Entry Level Account Specialist - Construction Products
The Entry Level Account Specialist will manage established corporate accounts for a Confidential Client, ensuring effective communication with top-tier customers and vendors regarding pricing, product availability, and logistics. This role requires strong initiative, excellent communication, and teamwork skills to fulfill high priority transactions and support long-term business growth.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction & Manufacturing (Wholesale Building Products).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Account Specialist will support established corporate accounts after completing a structured training program. You will work closely with internal teams, top-tier customers and vendor partners to ensure accurate pricing, product availability, inventory management and on-time transportation of construction products.
- Manage assigned corporate customer accounts following training
- Coordinate pricing and order details with customers and vendors
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs
- Track and expedite shipments; resolve transportation or delivery issues
- Process orders and ensure accurate order fulfillment
- Communicate clearly with internal operations, sales and logistics teams to meet customer expectations
- Escalate and resolve high-priority issues quickly with a customer-first mindset
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Entry-level to 1+ year experience in account management, inside sales, customer service, or related internships
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; internships or relevant coursework considered
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-focused with strong initiative and a positive, can-do attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Skills & Competencies
- Account management or inside sales fundamentals
- Customer support and order fulfillment knowledge
- Basic inventory and logistics awareness
- Strong organization and multitasking ability
- Professional phone presence and written communication
- Ability to learn product and pricing systems quickly
What You’ll Get
- Competitive compensation (Estimated: $51,713 per year — estimated)
- Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities
- Structured onboarding and training program
- Work with a stable, growth-oriented confidential client in the construction/building-products space
Location & Work Setup
This role is based in the Charlotte, NC area (Charlotte Metro). This position is expected to be primarily on-site at the client’s facilities or office in the local area; details will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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