BUILDING MATERIALS SALES ASSOCIATE

What you'll do Counter and phone sales Greet walk-in customers and answer incoming calls with friendly, professional service. Help customers plan their projects and sell the building materials they need. Advise customers on product availability and pricing. Prepare quotes and enter every sales order completely and accurately. Process customer payments at the counter and reconcile daily receipts. Account growth Maintain and grow existing commercial and retail accounts through regular follow-up. Prospect for new contractor and retail customers. Support the quote review and proposal process for commercial fence installations. Share customer and competitor pricing feedback with the Branch Manager to help shape product and pricing decisions. Yard and store operations Validate loading tickets and coordinate orders and deliveries so customers get the right materials on time. Keep the store clean, safe, and stocked with the products customers need. Follow and promote safe practices in the yard and warehouse. Suggest improvements to branch processes that make service faster and more reliable for customers. Take on special projects as needed. Your first 90 days You'll learn about our product lines, pricing, and order systems alongside the Branch Manager. From there, you'll take over a set of existing accounts and start building your own customer list. Compensation and benefits $40,000 base salary plus commission Monday–Friday daytime schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No nights or weekends. Health, dental, and vision insurance options first of month following 60 days. 401(k) retirement plan with company match first of month following 180 days. 40 hours of paid time off, 24 hours of sick pay, plus 8 paid holidays per year. Equal opportunity Viking is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Benefit details are summarized here and governed by the plan documents and employee handbook. Duties may change or be added as business needs evolve. What you bring Required 1–2 years of sales, counter sales, or customer service experience. Motivation to find and win new customers. Comfort with Outlook and Excel. Clear communication and the ability to work with sales, accounting, and operations teams across multiple locations. Strong organization and the ability to prioritize when many tasks compete for your time. A dependable, resourceful team player who coordinates material needs with others. Stays calm and friendly during busy contractor rush hours. Able to work on-site Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at our facility in Garland, TX. Preferred Knowledge of fencing or building materials. Ability to speak Spanish. Experience operating a sit-down forklift Work environment and physical demands Prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities needed to perform the job. Lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Exposure to outdoor Texas weather including heat, cold, rain, and windy conditions About Viking and this role Since 1972, Viking has helped contractors, business owners, and homeowners build and protect the future of Texas. We're a vertically integrated building materials and construction services company with locations across the state, and we've grown revenue for more than 12 years straight. As a Building Materials Sales Associate at our Garland, TX branch, you'll be the first person our customers see and hear. You'll sell from the counter and the phone, grow a book of contractor and retail accounts, and keep orders moving accurately from quote to delivery. You'll report to the Branch Manager. This role is built for someone who wants to grow and is driven to earn more through commissions and account development.

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