Now Hiring - Millard Lumber Inc - Sales-Retail in Omaha, NE

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Position Summary Provide sales assistance and product information on building materials and related merchandise to customers and sales staff. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Greet and assist customers with counter sales, questions on product and any other information as needed. * Perform customer service to customers and staff by phone, person and to provide information about products or services, sales and questions. * Lookup parts via computer lookup, catalogue, or manufacturer/distributor website * Contact suppliers for availability and cost on special order products * Provide timely follow-up to project quotes and estimates * Coordinate jobsite deliveries with respective dispatch department * Filling customer backorders and contacting customers when parts are received. * Promotes and sells new or additional services or products to meet customer's needs * Take and enter orders, cancel orders and process returns and will call orders * Maintain cash drawer and issues receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers * Process returns, exchanges, quotes, sales orders, credits, purchase orders, stock receipts, work orders and stock transfers. * Provide and maintain an adequate supply of product literature and a product information on building materials and associated inventory. * Stock shelves and price mark them and any additional merchandise * Clean, organize and stock showroom and counter area * Knowledgeable of promotions by store or manufacturer * Assist other departments and sales staff with products and services offered * Assists with preparing and maintaining merchandise displays * Clean, maintain and operate tools, equipment, supplies and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations * Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned. Education/Experience * High School Diploma or GED * Previous experience with building materials and related items preferred * Experience with computers, emails, cash register and other office machines (fax, printers and copiers) Other Requirements * Must Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical * Work morning/evening hours during the week, required weekends and overtime * Maintenance of regular attendance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of company products sufficient to look up/reference parts, products or components * Excellent Verbal & Written Communication along with basic data entry/keyboard skills. * Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs and meeting quality standards for services. * Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst busy work environment * Ability to work as an individual and as a team to meet productions goals. * Willing to obtain other training if deemed necessary in performance of responsibilities and continuing education. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements * Work is in a retail environment indoor and outdoor, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust. * Employee must have clear, close vision for reading and computer/scan work. Must be able to safely squat/bend/climb. Will occasionally lift/ push/pull up to 75 lbs., grasp, talk, hear and stand/walk for prolonged periods. Job may require reaching at or above shoulder level and below waist.