Job Opening: Inside Sales

Building Supply Store is looking for an Inside Sales Representative.

Responsible for generating new sales opportunities via phone, email or other electronic communication. Respond to customer order and quotation requests received via outside salespersons, telephone, e-mail, written, and faxed correspondence.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Prospects for new sales opportunities. Generates leads via outbound calling and e-mail.
• Provides pricing and delivery information.
• Procures and maintains inventory. Monitors to ensure proper inventory turns.
• Performs follow-up to ensure timely shipment of materials and customer satisfaction.
• Resolves customer service issues. Tracks open sales orders.
• Maintains strong working relationships with vendors.

Nature and Scope

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction.
• Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.
• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Education and Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility