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Richards Building Supply logoRichards Building SupplySouth Bend, IN, United StatesFull-time, ContractListed 9mo ago

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The posting

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

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

We’re looking for a driven Inside Sales Representative 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%).

Benefits

  • 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years).
  • Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
  • Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours.
  • Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night and typical schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans.
  • Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies.
  • 401K program with a best in industry company match.
  • Opportunity for career advancement
  • Family owned, operated and focused company!

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

Req ID #ZR South Bend

Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 16 states with 67 locations! As a family owned, operated and focused company, Richards Building Supply has spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization, as well as invaluable business relationships. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more!

Learn more about us here: https://www.richards-supply.com/about

Terms and Conditions / Privacy Policy: https://www.richards-supply.com/privacy-policy/

Richards Building Supply believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.

It’s more than a job, it is your Career! Submit your resume today to join our exciting and growing family.

Taken from Richards Building Supply's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details, then 10 questions (1 written).

Have readyLinkedIn (optional)CV (optional)X profile (optional)GitHub (optional)Portfolio (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    If hired, can you supply proof of your age?Yes or no
  2. 2.
    If hired, can you supply the required documentation to verify your lawful right to work in the United States?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    Please share additional details (optional)Written answer · optional
  5. 5.
    Inside this role, you will assist walk‑in customers, and contractors at the counter. Do you have at least 2 years of in-person customer-facing experience?Yes or no
  6. 6.
    Which types of customer interaction have you performed in previous roles? (Select all that apply)Pick any (8 options)
  7. 7.
    This role requires professional experience working with building materials products through sales, distribution, wholesale supply, retail supply, construction, remodeling, or installation. Which best describes your experience?Pick one
  8. 8.
    Which building materials have you worked with directly? (Select all that apply )Pick any (15 options)
  9. 9.
    How many total years of experience do you have in building materials?Pick one: O · Less than 1 year · 1-2 years · 3-5 years · 6-10 years · 10+ years
  10. 10.
    Is the experience you described reflected clearly in your resume?Pick one: Yes · No, but I will update my resume to include it · No

From Richards Building Supply's apply page, checked 12 Nov 2026.

About Richards Building Supply

Family-owned wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, doors, decking and other exterior building products, selling to remodeling contractors, builders and general contractors from local branches.

Pay schedule: Outside reps are salaried with uncapped commission and inside reps hourly with overtime, some inside seats posted as temporary full-time, and all get discretionary holiday bonuses, employer-paid or subsidized medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) match and a paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's.

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