Inside Sales Pro: Grow Existing Accounts & New Leads

Pq

Joliet (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PQ is a leading global supplier of silicates and silicas serving diverse industries. The Inside Sales Representative will maintain and grow sales and margin with the existing customer base in the assigned region, while driving new business through lead generation and qualification.

This is an office-based role combining email, Teams, and phone communications with essential commercial duties. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage CRM records, and help ensure customer

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, or related field.
Experience in sales, customer service, or commercial roles, preferably within the chemical or manufacturing industry.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong capabilities in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), A.I. and familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP.
Ability to travel as necessary / occasionally

Responsibilities

Maintain and grow sales and margin for existing customers.
Generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting.
Qualify inbound and self-generated leads, converting prospects into new accounts.
Collaborate with Customer Service to ensure efficient order processing and invoicing.
Coordinate with account managers as needed