Inside Sales Intake Specialist Position

SERVPRO of Ames; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

SERVPRO of Ames is hiring an Inside Sales Intake Specialist for an office-based role. You will be the primary contact for customers experiencing property damage, combining empathetic service with consultative sales to qualify leads and book restoration jobs.

Responsibilities include managing inbound inquiries, qualifying leads, logging details in the CRM, dispatching crews, and collaborating with the sales team to handle large-loss opportunities while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in customer service, call center or inside sales environments.
• Strong active listening and empathetic phone demeanor.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and ticketing software.
• Ability to convert inquiries into scheduled emergency jobs.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound inquiries from residential and commercial customers facing emergencies.
• Qualify leads, pitch restoration services, and book emergency jobs.
• Document loss details, caller information, and insurance data in the CRM.
• Dispatch production teams in coordination with franchise managers.
• Collaborate with Sales to pass large or specialized leads for follow-up.
• Follow up to guide customers through the intake funnel and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Active listening

Empathetic communication

Sales aptitude

CRM proficiency

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

CRM systems

Ticketing software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Servpro offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Superior benefits
• Career progression
• Professional development

Servpro is hiring an Inside Sales Intake Specialist Position!

As the Inside Sales Intake Specialist Position servesas the primary point of contact for residential and commercial customers facing emergency property damage. This office-based role combines empathetic customer service with consultative sales to qualify emergency leads, overcome customer objections, and book mitigation or restoration jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Inbound Inquiries: Answer incoming phone calls and digital requests from property owners experiencing water, fire, or mold emergencies.
• Qualify & Convert Leads: Assess customer needs through active listening, pitch appropriate restoration services, and convert inquiries into scheduled emergency jobs.
• Document Claim Details: Log precise loss information, caller details, and insurance data into the corporate CRM system.
• Dispatch Production Teams: Coordinate with local franchise production managers to ensure fast deployment of restoration crews to the loss site.
• Collaborate with Sales: Pass specialized or large-loss commercial leads to the field-based Business Development Team for follow-up.
• Follow Up: Track open leads and guide property owners through the initial intake funnel to ensure customer satisfaction.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma/GED (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years in customer service, call center environments, or inside sales roles.
• Communication: Strong active listening skills paired with an empathetic, professional phone demeanor to handle stressed callers.
• Sales Aptitude: Ability to implement conversion strategies, overcome pricing or timing objections, and close sales.
• Tech Literacy: Proficiency with CRM systems, ticketing software, and fast data entry.
• Adaptability: Capability to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced, emergency-driven disaster recovery environment.

Skills/Physical Demands/Competencies

This is a sedentary role in a fast-paced office environment. Some filing is required which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing as necessary. Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law

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All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO Franchise. SERVPRO Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of SERVPRO Industries, LLC or SERVPRO Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever. All Sample Forms provided by SERVPRO Industries to SERVPRO Franchises should be reviewed and approved by the Franchise’s attorney for compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. All Sample Forms are provided for informational purposes and SERVPRO Franchises may choose whether or not to use them. In this role, you will

give an estimate of the work that needs to be done with incoming customer calls and dispatch the work to appropriate teams within the franchise.