1 to 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
68% STARs in role.
Job Title: Sales Support Specialist
Job Description
Join a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products, offering a comprehensive range of branded and private-label SKUs, including lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. We serve customers nationwide and provide exceptional career opportunities for talented individuals with strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for exceeding expectations. Unleash your potential in a thriving and dynamic work environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service and post-sales satisfaction to facilitate long-term relationships for repeat business.
- Answer and make phone calls to existing clients to update them on the status of their orders or any issues that may arise.
- Assist the outside sales team with client correspondence and follow-up.
- Manage assigned product responsibilities such as managing inventory levels, promoting products to other inside sales employees, and assisting in product pricing and developing promotional literature.
- Set sales quotas and work towards achieving them.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of experience in sales support/customer service.
- Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
- Strong communication skills, including comfort with email correspondence and making phone calls to existing clients.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Communication, or equivalent preferred.
- 1-3 years of sales experience with a comfort level on the telephone and honest communication.
- Strong planning, organization, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Working knowledge of account management, customer support, and service.
- Competitive drive and results-focused attitude.
- Experience in establishing strong relationships through positive interaction with customers.
- Previous experience in the construction/home building industry or the ability to learn quickly.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology.
Work Environment
This position is onsite in Denville, NJ, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The role offers an opportunity to expand your experience with the possibility of a permanent position.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denville, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Denville,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006173687