Hybrid Inside Sales Pro for Automation Solutions

Automation & Factory Solutions; Miamisburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS), a SunSource company, is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to manage house accounts, follow up on inbound leads, and support marketing initiatives to grow the portfolio. This role emphasizes building strong customer relationships and delivering timely quotes in a fast-paced environment.

The position is hybrid, offering flexibility to work from home and the office. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of sales experience, proficiency with ERP and Salesforce,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related sales experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Salesforce.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, outgoing, and skilled at relationship building.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in industrial automation or a related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively follow up on quotes, proposals, and customer inquiries.
• Research customer history and sales trends to identify opportunities.
• Re-engage with inactive customers to recover lost business and expand new opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in ERP and Salesforce systems.
• Follow up on inbound leads from suppliers, websites, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with sales managers to transition accounts to outside sales when appropriate.
• Partner with Application Engineers and Customer Service to fulfill customer needs.
• Escalate unresolved customer issues to management and assist in resolution.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

CRM skills

Excel

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Tools

Salesforce

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS), a SunSource company, is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to manage house accounts, follow up on inbound leads, and support marketing initiatives to grow the portfolio. This role emphasizes building strong customer relationships and delivering timely quotes in a fast-paced environment.

The position is hybrid, offering flexibility to work from home and the office. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of sales experience, proficiency with ERP and Salesforce,