A leading distributor of plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies.
Process sales orders and provide customer service for fire protection products
20 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Plumbing supplies
HVAC supplies
Industrial supplies
Pool supplies
Waterworks solutions
Commercial & industrial supplies
Online ordering & e‑commerce services
Sector Specialisms
Plumbing
HVAC
Pool Supplies
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Infrastructure
Waterworks
Role
Description
sales orders
bid processing
report generation
data analysis
customer support
credit monitoring
Identify opportunities for value-added services and articulate our solutions.
Complete various daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Accurately process Sales Orders and Bids generated through telephone sales transactions.
Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
Communicate to the Profit Center Manager and Credit Manager any changes in a customer's business that might cause a credit risk.
Find innovative ways to grow sales with existing customers and become their trusted advisor.
Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports, customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
Build influential relationships and trust with customers and vendors through open and interactive communication.
Assist customers who pick up their order at our Profit Center.
Investigate and resolve customer problems and address pricing deductions and material returns timely and in accordance with Company policy and procedure, following up to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.
Process Inside Sales returns and refund paperwork in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
Support the Product Manager's activities as needed.
Requirements
customer service
inside sales
product knowledge
computer systems
material handling
math
Demonstrate outstanding customer service, telephone/verbal communication, and generous listening skills.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Experience in customer service or inside sales
Knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center preferred
Be able to build positive working relationships and inspire teamwork with co-workers.
Be able to ask probing questions to understand customer needs, overcome objections by recommending profitable solutions, explain our value-added services, and ask for the order and close the sale.
Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used to process orders.
Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Demonstrate product knowledge to answer customer questions and identify opportunities to upsell or cross sell.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1858
Year Founded
The company has been in operation since 1858, reflecting its long-standing history and legacy in the industry.
Grown into a nationwide distributor with hundreds of locations across the U.S.
Specializes in plumbing, heating, industrial supplies, and waterworks products, serving both residential and commercial sectors.
Supports projects ranging from residential home systems to large-scale infrastructure developments.
Committed to providing quality products and expert customer service.
Operates with a decentralized model, allowing individual locations to meet unique customer needs.
Expanded offerings to include sustainable and efficient technologies, such as water-saving solutions.
One of the few family-owned businesses in the industry, maintaining a strong reputation built on trust and reliability.
Culture + Values
We are a people-centric company that thrives on integrity, accountability, and respect.
We emphasize teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals.
We take pride in offering opportunities for growth and professional development.
We are committed to delivering quality products and services that exceed customer expectations.
We operate with a sense of responsibility and a commitment to long-term relationships.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net Zero target
Environmental Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by a specific future date.
Committed to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices.
Focus on reducing energy usage and minimizing waste across all operations.
Prioritize sustainable product offerings for environmentally friendly solutions.
Implemented energy-efficient technologies to reduce their carbon footprint.
Inclusion & Diversity
Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are treated with respect and fairness.
Programs implemented to attract and retain diverse talent.