Store Manager & Retail Sales
- Employer
- GMS
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- Closing date
- Oct 19, 2020
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- Industry
- Other
- Function
- Management, Program Manager, Retail Sales Associate
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.Duties & Responsibilities:* Oversee the process of taking orders at the sales* Lead counter sales rep positions* Build relationships with customers* Ability to learn company distribution system to enter orders* Develop product knowledge to assess needs and recommend solutions to customer needs* Assist in maintaining, organizing, and replenishing merchandise in store* Managing inventory and quoting jobs to customers* Manage customer pick-up process and experience* Identify and coordinate daily activities of all team members; inspire your team to achieve desire results in productivity, teamwork, safety, quality, and job knowledgeOther Competencies:* Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive* Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customersBasic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree preferred* Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience* Bilingual (Spanish & English)* Effective team player and leader with strong communication skills* Experience in and knowledge of construction industry and building materialsPhysical Demands:* Must be able to remain in stationary position while driving commercial vehicle 40%* Constantly, moving from unloading materials from commercial motor vehicle onto job site* Constantly, operates commercial motor vehicle and/or boom vehicle* Constantly, positions self to unload materials from flatbed or boom* Must be able to judge distance while delivering materials and/or operating boom* Frequently moves materials weighing up to 80lbs while unloading flatbed* Must be able to communicate with management and coworkers and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.* Constantly working in outside environment while making deliveriesMental Demands:* Must be able to prioritize job sites and deadlines* Must be able to manage stress depending on customer's deadline* Must be able to multitask* Must be able to receive information and directions* Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur* Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgementThis job description is subject to change at any time.Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER#ZR
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