Job Title: Inside Sales Assistant Company: Cyclone Bolt Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About Cyclone Bolt

Cyclone Bolt is a leading ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and precision-machined components, serving the energy and OEM sectors from our Houston, TX location. We are committed to quality, customer service, and providing our employees with growth opportunities in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Inside Sales Assistant to support our growing sales team. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in building a career in industrial or technical sales. You’ll help manage incoming orders, perform outbound prospecting, and receive hands-on training to transition into a full Inside Sales role.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Calling & Lead Development

- Conduct at least 75 outbound calls per week to prospects and dormant customers

- Build rapport and identify customer needs

- Use Cyclone’s talking points to promote our ISO/API certifications and manufacturing capabilities

- Log all communications, outcomes, and follow-ups in the CRM system

- Collaborate with the Inside Sales team to qualify leads and close opportunities

Order Entry & Customer Support

- Review purchase orders for accuracy and specification compliance

- Enter orders into ERP systems (QuickBooks and Excel-based trackers)

- Send order confirmations and communicate delivery timelines

- Maintain accurate CRM and customer records

- Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure smooth order fulfillment

Sales Development & Growth Path

- Receive structured training in:

- Part numbers and product specs

- Manufacturing processes and technical details

- CRM and order entry tools

- Quoting, pricing, and sales qualification techniques

- Timeline for development:

- Months 1–3: Focus on outbound calls, order entry, and basic training

- Months 4–6: Begin quoting and managing small accounts

- Month 6+: Transition into a full Inside Sales role with account ownership

Daily Tasks Include

- Responding to email inquiries and quote requests

- Making outbound calls and logging follow-ups

- Entering and reviewing orders for accuracy

- Coordinating documents and updates with the warehouse

- Updating CRM and planning next-day outreach

Qualifications

- Strong communication and phone skills

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits

- Comfortable working with data entry and CRM tools

- Willingness to learn and grow within a technical sales role

- Previous experience in sales support, order entry, or customer service is a plus

- QuickBooks, Excel, or CRM experience is a bonus

Why Join Cyclone Bolt?

- Stable and growing company in a critical manufacturing sector

- Hands-on training and professional development

- Supportive team and leadership

- Opportunity to advance into a high-impact sales role

To Apply:

Submit your resume through Indeed or email it to erica@cyclonebolt.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Opportunities for advancement

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Houston, TX 77040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Houston, TX 77040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person