Inside Sales Representative - Laird Plastics

Plastics Family Americas; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

Dental and medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading plastics distribution company in Moncton is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to enhance customer relationships and support sales initiatives. You will generate quotes, process orders, and ensure customer satisfaction while collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a high school diploma. Experience in sales, especially in plastics or distribution, along with bilingual skills, is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Required strong business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary.
• 1 year or more of commercial experience preferred.
• (Preferred) 1 year or more of commercial experience
• (Preferred) Bilingual or strong French language skills

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Generate quotes and process orders.
• Collaborate with office and warehouse teams.
• Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs
• Collaborate with office and warehouse team members to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency
• Work in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market share
• Assist with inventory management based on customer needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Business writing and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Computer skills

Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA or BS Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Inside Sales Representative

About the role

The Inside Sales Representative is the backbone of our sales force. You will consult with new and existing customers to build your book of business through providing outstanding service to meet their plastics needs. The Inside Sales Representative at Laird Plastics will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution-oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service
• Generate quotes, process orders, and follow-up with customers after orders close to ensure utmost satisfaction
• Provide information regarding our products and services to inquiring customers
• Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs
• Collaborate with office and warehouse team members to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency
• Work in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market share
• Assist with inventory management based on customer needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you’ll need

• Strong business writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to work in an active, team-selling environment where priorities are continually changing
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent computer skills
• High level of honesty and integrity
• High School Diploma or GED required
• (Preferred) BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience
• (Preferred) Plastics/industrial distribution experience
• (Preferred) 1 year or more of commercial experience
• (Preferred) Bilingual or strong French language skills

How does Laird Plastics support you?

About the Company: Plastics Family Americas consists of 16 separate brands, which provide comprehensive supply chain coordination to the industry's leading manufacturers, distributing plastic sheets, rods, and films through our 115+ locations. We proudly service major industries in aerospace, signage & print graphics, transportation, manufacturing, semiconductor, marine, military & government, medical and more!

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical, and life insurance, RRSP matching, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunity for growth, and more.