Role Summary/Purpose
The Inside Sales Representative will be a critical member of the sales team, having direct and immediate effects on financial performance, growth & customer loyalty. In this role, the individual will make decisions and drive actions to resolve issues preventing on time completion of quotes and orders under their care.
Essential Responsibilities
•Work together with and provide support for regional sales managers and sales representatives.
•Review customer orders, validate, and submit for processing.
•Respond and manage price and lead time quotes. Follow up on quotes and track wins/losses.
•Act as internal point of contact for customers building outstanding relationships.
•Assist with daily logistics – incoming and outgoing.
•Coordinate resolution of issues, account receivables, and disputes to the customer’s satisfaction.
•Work with Production and Engineering with entering any necessary work orders for the shop as needed.
•Collaborate with appropriate team members to determine necessary strategic sales approaches, including contract pricing.
•Create and deliver submittal packages and municipal bids to sales representatives and customers.
•Handle inbound, unsolicited prospect calls and convert into sales.
•Develop sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts.
•Emphasize product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare sales order forms and/or reports.
•Enter new customer data and update changes to existing accounts in CRM database.
•Process RMAs and coordinate replacement product production if needed.
•Where necessary, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events.
•Attend periodic sales training where applicable.
•Ensure smooth running of the sales process.
•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
•Bachelor’s Degree preferred / or 2-4 years of inside or outside sales experience
•Microsoft Office experience required (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.)
•Knowledge of Quote & Order Management processes
•Ability to work independently
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with team members and customers