We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Inside Technical Sales Representative to join our team, primarily fostering existing relationships and targeting new business. We are looking for someone who is comfortable making a high volume of calls while working with the territory team to generate interest, qualify prospects, convert quotes to invoices, closing sales with a focus on customer partnership.
Product and industry knowledge is a plus. Willing to train a motivated self-starter with ambition to reach company goals. This position requires proficiency in phone and computer skills in a fast-paced environment.
The Inside Technical Sales Representative reports to the Director of Sales.
Responsibilities:
· Make outbound calls to promote specific products to specific vertical market segments in coordination with a companywide marketing plan
· Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up, outbound cold calls, and emails
· Receive transferred calls from customer service
· Act in a professional problem-solving capacity
· Support sales representatives and distributors with technical questions
· Work on assigned regions, territory, state(s), top accounts, etc.
· Meet quarterly quota for assigned territory, customer, product group as well as company goals
· Responsible for tracking progress on individual goals via CRM entries, Documentation is essential
· Participate in trainings as required to meet overall objectives
· Work towards the same company objectives – growth
· Other duties as assigned such as being responsible for any regional support as needed
· LOCATION: Onsite, in building
Qualifications:
· 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in component sales
· Mechanical background is helpful
· Professional verbal and written communication style with a commitment to follow through
· Pro-Active: Develop sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts, soliciting new accounts, building rapport, providing technical information and explanations, preparing quotes
· Retain and expand Business: Develop accounts by checking customer’s purchase history; suggesting related and new items; explain technical features
· Strong listening and presentation skills
· Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
· Experience with CRM or similar
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Ability to work with people at all levels with independence and integrity
· Reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration
· Ability to manage difficult customer situations and respond immediately to customer inquiries.
· Consistently reliable ensuring work responsibilities are covered when absent
· Volunteers readily and asks for and offers help when needed
Compensation:
· This position is hourly rate.
Physical and Time Demands:
· The ability to work full time (40 hours per week)
· The ability to spend 90% of the work hours sitting or standing at a desk
· The ability to lift 25 pounds
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
· Base hourly pay with commission and quarterly bonus potential
· Health insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, 24 Hour Accident, Critical Illness
· Retirement savings plan - funded 100% by employer after 3 years of service
· Paid time off - 4 weeks
· Paid holidays