Inside Sales Associate

Sony Electronics; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Monthly Free Fridays

Early Friday shutdowns

Job summary

Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Associate to support the Western Region, Canada, and Specialty Sales, with ideal candidates in the western United States.

This role drives proactive sales and operational support across multiple teams, delivering an exceptional customer experience and accurate sales records while enabling timely opportunities and revenue growth. The position requires 3+ years of related experience, strong Excel/CRM skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related sales support, inside sales, customer service, operations, or business support experience.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with experience interpreting and reporting business data.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and build collaborative working relationships.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support quote and pricing requests and monitor order/shipment status.
• Manage purchase order and invoice activities and assist territory planning.
• Coordinate sales-related communications and drive timely issue resolution.
• Provide sales analytics and reporting for strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers and Business Development to identify improvements and grow accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Remote work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Sony Electronics Inc. Professional Display Solutions division has an excellent opportunity for an Inside Sales Associate. This position serves as a critical member of the Professional Display Solutions sales organization, supporting the Western Region, Canada, and Specialty Sales teams. Ideal work-from-home candidates will be located in the western half of the United States.

The Inside Sales Associate is responsible for providing proactive sales and operational support that enables the sales team to maximize customer engagement, accelerate opportunities, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, sales, operations, customer service, finance, and supply chain teams, ensuring business processes are executed efficiently and accurately throughout the sales cycle.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting quote and pricing requests, monitoring order and shipment status, managing purchase order and invoice activities, assisting with territory planning and customer events, coordinating sales-related communications, and helping drive timely resolution of customer issues. The Inside Sales Associate will also maintain accurate sales records, provide reporting and business insights, and assist with sales analytics that support strategic decision making across the Professional Display Solutions organization.

Additional responsibilities include collaborating closely with Regional Sales Managers and Business Development teams to identify process improvements, support account growth initiatives, and strengthen engagement with reseller, distributor, consultant, and end-user partners. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess a customer-first mindset focused on delivering operational excellence and supporting revenue growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related sales support, inside sales, customer service, operations, or business support experience.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with experience interpreting and reporting business data.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and build collaborative working relationships.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced business environment.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Experience supporting sales organizations within the professional AV, technology, consumer electronics, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of sales operations, order management, and forecasting processes.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Consistent track record of exceeding company expectations and delivering exceptional internal and external customer support.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $20.72 to $27.63. per hour. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC

Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.