Inside Sales Rep

Industrial Metal Supply Co.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401k match up to 3%

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bonuses

Education reimbursement

Training opportunities

Stable schedule

Job summary

Industrial Metal Supply is seeking a proven Inside Sales professional to join our team in San Diego. The ideal candidate will provide material quotes to customers, maintain professional phone and email etiquette, and work with a team to meet sales targets and profitability.

Strong negotiation, follow-up, and multitasking skills are essential, with solid knowledge of metal or plastics industries. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clear verbal/written communication are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in negotiating and turning quotes into orders.
• Strong follow-up and team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish, meet, and exceed sales and gross profit targets.
• Interact with customers via phone and/or email, quoting and selling IMS offerings.
• Provide timely follow up and complete required administrative duties.
• Collaborate with IMS customers to deliver superior service.

Skills

Negotiation

Follow-up

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales professionals, do you have knowledge and/or experience in the building material, metal, plastic, or industrial distribution industries? If so, read on!

Industrial Metal Supply is seeking a proven Inside Sales professional to join our team. Our ideal candidate is skilled at providing material quotes to customers, has good phone/email etiquette, demonstrates sound math skills, and works well with a team. This is a challenging, yet rewarding position designed to launch a long‑term career here at IMS.

What you will do

• Establish, meet, and exceed sales and gross profit targets set by the Inside Sales and/or Branch Manager.
• Interact with customers via phone and/or email quoting and selling IMS metal offerings.
• Provide timely follow up and accurate completion of all required administrative duties/items.
• Work collaboratively with IMS customers in providing superior customer service ongoing.

What you will need

• Proficient with negotiating, following up on, and turning sales quotes into orders while multi-tasking in a fast‑paced office environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of metal, plastic, or similar industry.
• Knowledge of best practices related to sales, quotes, and customer service.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills – articulate communicator, with professional appearance and demeanor.
• Decision‑making abilities with excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Competent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

What’s in it for you

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k matched by the employer up to 3%
• Vacation time (grows with your years at IMS)
• Paid Sick timeEmployee Incentives Programs (i.e. bonuses)
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay with Unlimited Growth Potential
• Regular Set Schedules