Business Development Representative

Inside Sales Representative

Job description

Entry Level Inside Sales Representative in our Marketing Department

Reports to - Marketing Manager

Job summary

This is an entry level role, ideal for the person who is looking to start their career in Inside Sales, Customer Service and marketing. Work for a manufacturer whose products are specified by leading designers worldwide for a variety of market segments including retail, hospitality, contract, and transportation.

The inside Sales /Marketing Representative is responsible for directly addressing customers' inquiries for pricing and product information while assisting sales and the customer service department in day-to-day communications and order processing.

Essential job functions and responsibilities

• Understand and communicate with customers, by phone or email, while effectively demonstrating sales knowledge of key products and their application


• Write formal price quotations


• Generate and update sales reports, maintain databases of price quotations / projects in assigned markets and communicate with the outside sales reps as directed by the Exec. VP Sales


• Consult with appropriate departments to provide proper and complete technical information to customers


• Maintain knowledge of Company's products in development as well as current products


• Stay informed about competing products


• Understand the different applications for products and required finishes for that application


• Research and qualify new leads


• Vet potential customers, set-up new accounts, and process initial orders


• Perform administrative tasks, including order processing, while facilitating and maintaining communication with Customer Service and Sample Departments to provide order information


• Identify opportunities for Exec VP Sales to cultivate


• Arrange and coordinate special sampling projects


• Submit product development requests (PDR) to lab, based on customer requirements


• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• BA/BS degree preferred


• 1 year of sales support experience preferred


• Excellent written and oral communications skills


• Exceptional phone and customer service skills


• Proficient with MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel


• The ability to handle multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced product environment


• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team


• Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week

Shift:

• Day shift


• Morning shift

Work Location: In person