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Introduction to Building Material Sales---In Person

Introduction to Building Material Sales---In Person

Monday, February 5, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

This class provides your entry-level personnel, sales support staff, and employees who have limited industry knowledge with a basic understanding  of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics. 

Topics Covered:

  1. Building material terminology
  2. Abbreviations, formulas, measurements
  3. Margins, board footage, price conversions
  4. Product usage on the job site - boards, plywood, floor, walls, trusses, roofing, soffit/siding, moldings, interior finish stair parts, doors, windows, insulation, and builder's hardware. 
  5. Customer relations & practical selling skills
  6. Knowledge of how profits are made (and lost)

Instructor:

Casey Voorhees has over 40 years of experience in the building material industry. He has been teaching this class around the country for over 28 years. 

Hotel Information:

Fairfield Inn - $144 - Booking Link

(828) 431-3000

Courtyard Marriott - $149 - Booking Link

(828) 267-2100

Hampton Inn - $149 - Booking Link

828-624-2000 

For More Information:

Building Material Suppliers Association Logo 3029 Senna Drive
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
United States
704.376.1503