Inside Sales

Richards Building Supply

Merrillville, IN on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 3, 2026 Last posted March 3, 2026

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and growing your career in sales?

Join Richards Building Supply in, a family-owned and operated company with over 40 years of success!

We’re looking for a driven Inside Sales Representative in Merrillville, IN to be the backbone of our customer relationships, providing expert guidance and support to contractors and industry professionals.

Why Join Us?

Stable Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday with consistent hours based on branch operations—no unpredictable shifts or weekend work!
Generous PTO: 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, holidays, and family-focused company closure between Christmas & New Year’s!).
Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Strong hourly rate + OT potential during peak season, plus eligibility for discretionary holiday and performance bonuses.
Top-Tier Benefits:
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer contributions to help keep costs affordable.401K with industry-leading company match.
Additional voluntary benefits, including disability coverage and accident insurance.
Career Growth: We invest in your success—whether through training, promotions, or new opportunities.
Family-Owned & Operated: We treat our team like family and foster a supportive, team-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them find the right products for their projects.
Handle inbound and outbound customer interactions—whether over the phone or in-person—ensuring every customer feels valued.
Collaborate with Outside Sales reps to drive sales and resolve customer needs.
Process orders, track inventory, and coordinate product transfers to meet customer demands.
Educate customers on promotions, new products, and industry trends to maximize sales opportunities.
Maintain accurate records, process payments, and ensure seamless order fulfillment.

Requirements:

2-3 years of experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in sales, retail, or distribution.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, CRM experience a plus!).
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Industry knowledge is a plus—but we’re happy to train motivated candidates!
Spanish-speaking skills are a strong advantage but not required.
Willingness to travel overnight (up to 10%).

Ready to build your future with us? Apply today and become part of our growing family at Richards Building Supply!

Req ID #ZR Merrillville

Compensation (from employer):
22–24 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Assist customers, process orders, promote products, and support sales in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

Inside Sales

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Merrillville, IN; onsite with travel; no remote work indicated

Salary

22–24 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer-facingcomputer skillsCRMmultitaskingindustry knowledge

Preferred skills

bilingualtravel

Specializations

customer servicesales supportdistribution

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Merrillville, IN, USA

On-site City