Hybrid Inside Sales Rep — Houston (3 days in office)

Essentra-PLC-1; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Quarterly bonus incentive

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Essentra Components is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to drive revenue and grow the customer base from the Houston office in a hybrid setup (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

You will build long-term relationships, develop existing accounts, and pursue new opportunities using product knowledge and industry insights. The role emphasizes meeting daily/weekly goals, collaborating with multiple departments, and maintaining accurate CRM data.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work experience in sales or customer service.
• A college degree in business, marketing or related field is a plus but not required.
• Experience working for an industrial products company is preferred but not required.
• Must be motivated, persuasive and dedicated.
• Willingness to be managed by KPI's and work toward daily/weekly/monthly goals.
• Must be able to identify and assess customers’ needs to exceed expectations.
• Willingness to work in the office 3 days a week.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using a CRM tool to track sales activity is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with existing customers and/or qualify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Manager to manage large projects and multi-step opportunities through CRM Pipeline Report.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to confirm orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Periodically prepare and report results, status of accounts, and leads to manager.
• Apply knowledge of the field and product features to match products to client needs.
• Answer inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large.
• Provide product information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients.
• Ensure orders and samples are entered and shipped accurately and on-time.
• Quote catalog items as well as simple non-stock items.
• Report weekly updates within territory on opportunities, wins or losses.
• Maintain customer database by entering new accounts and notes.
• Ensure service proposition is executed daily.
• Acquire and maintain product knowledge and market trends.
• Participate in weekly meetings and cross-functional management meetings.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Essentra Components is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to drive revenue and grow the customer base from the Houston office in a hybrid setup (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

You will build long-term relationships, develop existing accounts, and pursue new opportunities using product knowledge and industry insights. The role emphasizes meeting daily/weekly goals, collaborating with multiple departments, and maintaining accurate CRM data.