Sales Representative Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Alaska
Alaska's sales representative jobs span natural resources, healthcare distribution, and industrial equipment sectors, with hiring concentrated in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Companies like Doyon Limited, NANA Regional Corporation, and medical device distributors operating across remote regions actively recruit sales professionals. Visa sponsorship is available, though positions are fewer than in the contiguous states.
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Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Check out our latest building products, events, manufacturing services or find an SBS near you. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.
PURPOSE
The Inside Counter Sales Representative assists customers and contractors by providing quotes and product information, both in person and over the phone, while maintaining the company standards of excellent customer service. They may handle special orders and advanced pricing. This position generates sales by gathering customer’s product needs, design specifications and acts as the company liaison between the company and the customer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represents the company during the sales process by collecting customer product needs and design specifications over the phone or in person, and acting as liaison between purchasing, inside technical/design staff, production staff and customer.
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, complaints and scheduling of deliveries and installations, and providing customer follow-ups.
- Initiates telephone calls to customers to generate sales to achieve a projected sales goal.
- Actively engages in increasing knowledge of sales techniques and developing product and industry knowledge through attending company training programs and develops knowledge of residential, rural, industrial, and commercial construction.
- Generates sales opportunities through research on client needs, industry competition and learning the features and benefits of company products.
- Provides accurate and complete material take offs of single/multiple family home projects.
- Provides technical assistance to drafting and engineering as required.
- Analyze and size various lumber products using appropriate software.
- Coordinates purchase and delivery of special products. Obtains information on pricing specifications, uses and an availability.
- Codes and inputs customer orders, pricing information and additional data into the computer system.
- Creates accurate and complete invoices, work orders, and sales tickets.
- Maintains stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Operates and balances cash register daily.
- Research credits, returns, and late payments as needed.
- Works with outside sales representatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Minimum education required: High School Diploma
- Minimum experience required: 1-2 years in building material industry with extensive knowledge of product and application.
COMPETENCIES
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques and concepts
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of business math
- Knowledge of company products, production processes and product standards
- Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry.
- Familiar with inventory and inventory control.
- Ability to operate computer, calculator & cash register.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
- Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk frequently throughout the day.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
INTRODUCTION
Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. Statewide, we service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. Check out our latest building products, events, manufacturing services or find an SBS near you. Today, Spenard Builders Supply is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the residential construction market in the U.S. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.
PURPOSE
The Inside Counter Sales Representative assists customers and contractors by providing quotes and product information, both in person and over the phone, while maintaining the company standards of excellent customer service. They may handle special orders and advanced pricing. This position generates sales by gathering customer’s product needs, design specifications and acts as the company liaison between the company and the customer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represents the company during the sales process by collecting customer product needs and design specifications over the phone or in person, and acting as liaison between purchasing, inside technical/design staff, production staff and customer.
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, complaints and scheduling of deliveries and installations, and providing customer follow-ups.
- Initiates telephone calls to customers to generate sales to achieve a projected sales goal.
- Actively engages in increasing knowledge of sales techniques and developing product and industry knowledge through attending company training programs and develops knowledge of residential, rural, industrial, and commercial construction.
- Generates sales opportunities through research on client needs, industry competition and learning the features and benefits of company products.
- Provides accurate and complete material take offs of single/multiple family home projects.
- Provides technical assistance to drafting and engineering as required.
- Analyze and size various lumber products using appropriate software.
- Coordinates purchase and delivery of special products. Obtains information on pricing specifications, uses and an availability.
- Codes and inputs customer orders, pricing information and additional data into the computer system.
- Creates accurate and complete invoices, work orders, and sales tickets.
- Maintains stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Operates and balances cash register daily.
- Research credits, returns, and late payments as needed.
- Works with outside sales representatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Minimum education required: High School Diploma
- Minimum experience required: 1-2 years in building material industry with extensive knowledge of product and application.
COMPETENCIES
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques and concepts
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of business math
- Knowledge of company products, production processes and product standards
- Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry.
- Familiar with inventory and inventory control.
- Ability to operate computer, calculator & cash register.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
- Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk frequently throughout the day.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
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Which companies sponsor visas for sales representatives in Alaska?
Alaska-based employers most likely to sponsor sales representative roles include regional corporations like Doyon Limited and NANA Regional Corporation, healthcare and medical supply distributors serving rural communities, and industrial equipment companies supporting oil, gas, and mining operations. National firms with Alaska offices, such as Sysco and Grainger, have also filed sponsorship petitions for sales positions in the state.
Which visa types are most common for sales representative roles in Alaska?
The H-1B is the most common visa for sales representatives in Alaska when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as technical sales in engineering or life sciences. The TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying sales occupations. Candidates whose roles don't meet specialty occupation standards may find sponsorship more limited, as general sales positions can be harder to qualify.
Which cities in Alaska have the most sales representative sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage accounts for the large majority of sales representative sponsorship opportunities in Alaska, as it serves as the state's commercial and distribution hub. Fairbanks sees demand from industrial and resource-sector suppliers. Juneau, as the state capital, has activity in government-adjacent distribution and healthcare sales. Remote regions sometimes require traveling sales representatives, though sponsorship for those roles is less common.
How to find sales representative visa sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find sales representative roles in Alaska where employers are open to visa sponsorship. You can filter specifically by state and job category to surface relevant postings, rather than sorting through general job listings manually. Alaska's sales market is smaller than most states, so setting up alerts and checking regularly is worth doing to catch new openings as they appear.
Are there state-specific considerations for sales representative visa sponsorship in Alaska?
Alaska's geographic remoteness means many sales roles involve territory coverage across vast distances, which can affect how employers structure positions and whether they're willing to sponsor. Prevailing wage requirements still apply statewide under H-1B rules, and the Department of Labor sets wage levels by occupation and region. Sales roles tied to Alaska's resource industries, including oil, mining, and seafood processing, tend to offer the most consistent sponsorship activity.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored sales representative jobs in Alaska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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