Our client, located in Brampton, is in search of an Inside Sales Representative to join their reputable team. Reporting to the Manager of Inside Sales & Customer Service. Functionally responsible to all members of the sales team concerning day-to-day sales matters and the production team concerning order fulfillment. All sales staff contribute to the success of each customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish close relationships and a deep understanding of business issues with assigned accounts.
- Co-ordinate sales and service activities with Outside Sales Representatives with the goal of
- maximizing sales penetration by account.
- Practice consultative and value-added selling techniques using 'Solution Selling'.
- On a daily basis, update CRM with relevant information gathered from client contacts.
- Utilize CRM in an effective manner to ensure we capture our goals and quotas.
- Promptly and accurately respond to Customer and Prospective customer requests for information
- and pricing.
- Work closely with Engineering and the Plant to suggest extrusion design changes to improve
- extrudability, assembly, function and price.
- Report on quality requirements, market trends and competitive information.
- Utilize the Quote Log and follow the pricing guidelines as established by the Vice-president of Sales
- and Marketing and the Outside Sales Reps.
- Create customized pricing using formulas and spreadsheets
- Receive, input and expedite orders accurately and in a timely matter.
- Qualify potential Customers.
- Provide Credit Department with requested information.
- Prepare NCR's and assist in solving them in a timely manner.
- Work directly with Production staff to provide Outstanding Customer Service.
- Be a strong team player and assist co-workers when needed.
- Comply with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirements.
- Attend prospect and customer meetings as required.
- All other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
- Candidates should have 1-2 years' experience in a sales/customer service environment.
- Must have a good command of English, both written and oral.
- Must have good telephone presence and manners.
- A strong understanding of computers, measurements, tolerances, basic geometry and the ability to
- read blueprints
Education
- Post-secondary education with mathematical, business, quality, and technical training.
- High school graduation and relevant business experience may be substituted.
Personality Traits
- Should have high energy level, a positive attitude and be able to work without direct supervision.
- Should be a strong team player and work well with others.
- Empathy and confidence will allow the candidate to succeed in this position.
- Good time management and organizational skills are necessary