Inside Sales

AGI Industries, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth

Wellness Program

Job summary

AGI Industries, Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks an energetic sales/purchasing coordinator to grow our customer base and meet monthly sales quotas while maintaining gross margins. You will manage purchasing processes, develop commodity strategies, and foster supplier relationships in a fast-paced, employee-owned environment.

This full-time role offers advancement opportunities, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, ESOP participation, and strong team collaboration within our Hydroplex division.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2–4 years in industrial/manufacturing sales.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to customers.
• Coordinate shipment dates and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain customer files and manage vendor information.
• Attend trade shows and vendor trainings to stay current on products.
• Support purchasing by managing supplier relationships.
• Assist in inventory counts and communicate demand changes.
• Call-Out Service as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Detail oriented

MS Office

Customer service

Organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We would be thrilled to have you join the AGI Industries, Inc. employee-owned team for our Hydroplex Division! This is a full-time position.

Company Overview:

AGI Industries is an employee-owned (ESOP) industrial fluid handling distributor, system packager (AGI Packaged Pump Systems), and specialty valve manufacturer (Hydroplex) that has been in business since 1968. AGI commits to providing quality fluid handling solutions, world-class products, and unparalleled customer service to a diverse clientele. The company is proud to provide career longevity and a rewarding place to work by respecting our fellow employee-owners, challenging them to apply their gifts and talents, and enabling them to experience success and growth. AGI Industries is a place for its employee-owners to call home, not just a job.

Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating with the outside sales team and other members of Distribution to grow existing customer base, create new customer base, and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction.

Also responsible for management of the purchasing process, including the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans, management of supplier relationships, price negotiations, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control.

What We Offer:

• Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill.
• Group carrier medical (UMR/UHC), dental (MetLife), and vision (Superior Vision) insurance.
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employer-paid Life insurance, short-term and long- term disability insurance.
• Eligibility for coverage is subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods.
• 120 hours of PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Wellness Program

Requirements

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma
• 2 – 4 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing sales or similar field
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good organizational skills with an ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to current and potential customers in a timely manner
• Obtain accurate information from vendors relating to shipment dates and expected date of delivery
• Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed
• Fill requests for catalogs, information or samples
• Remain current on consumer preferences, changes in local codes and product developments by attending sales meetings, vendor training and trade shows, or reading trade journals
• Setup and maintain customer files
• Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction and reports findings as appropriate to suggest adjustments in alternative processes, products, pricing, etc.
• Communicate to the purchasing department unexpected increases or decreases in demand for products
• Assist in scheduled physical inventory counts
• Call-Out Service (extremely rare)

Purchasing Duties:

• Establish and manage supplier relationships
• Work with the appropriate parties (internal and external) to arrange for delivery and distribution of supplies/parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
• Assist in expediting the Shipping & Receiving process by working with the appropriate personnel and completing the necessary documentation