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Inside Sales – Houston, TX About BCS: Building Controls & Solutions (BCS) is a premier distributor and solutions provider in the Building Automation industry. We partner with top manufacturers to serve mechanical, electrical, and controls contractors, delivering products and services including HVAC controls, gas detection, access control, lighting systems, analytics, and IoT solutions. With a strong local branch presence and technical support teams, BCS helps customers succeed on complex commercial building projects. Position Overview: (Inside Sales & Warehouse Associate) We are seeking a motivated and client driven Inside-Sales/Warehouse Associate to join our branch team. This position includes typical warehouse duties but is primarily a Customer-facing sales counter position, playing a key role in serving walk-in and phone-in customers, processing orders, and providing product selection and application support. Key Sales Responsibilities
- Support initiatives to grow counter traffic and local service area sales
- Drive inside sales via upselling, cross-selling, and quote follow-ups
- Partner with outside sales, vendors, and warehouse teams to ensure timely Customer order fulfillment
- Guide customers through technical product selection and the sales process
- Manage and grow house account sales while meeting gross margin goals through effective pricing
- Set and manage customer expectations for pricing, availability, lead times, and deliveries
- Prepare and deliver accurate quotes and convert them into orders
- Enter and process sales and purchase orders, handle Customer returns
- Conduct outbound sales calls, including prospecting and house account follow-ups
- Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming counter environment
Key Warehouse responsibilities
- Check in Inbound shipments (consists of small/med UPS/FedEx packages with occasional palletized LTL deliveries)
- Inspect product for damage (report damage if applicable)
- Count/Verify items in each package vs packing lists and purchase orders
- Enter items received into system electronically
- Process sales orders from the items received
- Packaging/labelling Outbound shipments (Customer Orders and inter-company transfers)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of inside or counter sales experience (ideal), preferably in distribution or wholesale
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Exposure to CRM and order entry systems is a plus
- Experience in Commercial HVAC systems & controls/building automation a plus
- Demonstrated ability to perform outbound sales calls
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary + uncapped performance-based commissions
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k))
- Structured onboarding and product training
- Career advancement opportunities in a supportive team culture
- Access to industry-leading manufacturers and technical expertise
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of standing and computer work
- Ability to lift to 45 pounds
- Valid driver’s license required
Additional Information
- Light travel may be required
- Other duties as assigned
- Background check required post-job offer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the employee.
To learn more about Building Controls Solution visit our website at
Business Control Solutions: https://www.building-controls.com/ Business Control Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingcontrolsandsolutions/posts/?feedView=all FSLA Status: Salaried Exempt
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Location: Houston, TX Direct Report: Albert Braddick Interested Candidates should apply on-line.