Inside Sales Specialist

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We are a wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products. We operate a network of more than 65 distribution centers across the United States, offering same‑day or next‑day delivery, a loyalty program, free merchandising, and a full benefits package including vacation, sick time, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match. We seek passionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a customer‑focused environment.

The primary function of this position is to drive sales growth of the company’s wide array of products and services within a geographic area. The Inside Sales Specialist leverages industry and product knowledge to champion the company’s value‑add within strategically aligned customer bases, proactively engaging with existing, new, and target customers to increase our footprint.

• Proactively and consistently engage with new, existing, and potential customers to establish and build relationships.
• Hunt for new business and make outbound sales, including cold calls.
• Sell our core product categories – insulation, roofing, gypsum (drywall), and siding.
• Develop and drive strategic growth strategies to better manage customer accounts.
• Utilize product knowledge and market awareness to represent the company’s products and services.
• Acquire knowledge of market conditions and competitive landscape; use this to negotiate and compete for the highest possible price.
• Act as a key point of contact for sales quoting, order management, and order confirmations.
• Educate and advise customers through deep market knowledge, current trends, changes, and challenges to become a trusted advisor.
• Interact daily with the sales team to strategize how to grow market share in combined territories.
• Prepare and submit weekly sales reports.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Electronic email software
• Office suite technology
• CRM
• E‑commerce tools
• Phone skills/VoIP
• Desktop/laptop computer
• Printer

• Active listening
• Speaking
• Persuasion
• Social perceptiveness
• Critical thinking

• Selling or influencing others
• Communicating with persons outside the organization
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Getting information
• Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates

• 1–3 years of sales experience with demonstrated success, including outbound cold calling.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience in the building products industry helpful.
• Up to 10% travel.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass drug test and background verification.
• Minimum age 18.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Regularly sit, use hands to find, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Flexibility in bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching.
• Near vision needed for close details.
• Static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry.
• Arm‑hand steadiness.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate objects.

Cameron Ashley is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment is at‑will. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off.

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