Inside Sales Rep: Construction & Industrial Accounts

Van-Meter; Benning (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in Minnesota to support account managers and sales support teams. You will service customers, assist with product selection, quote prices, and process sales orders while maintaining strong relationships with contractors and vendors.

You will work closely with outside sales, manage inquiries, and ensure delivery and stock information is accurate, contributing to a culture of service excellence and value creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in customer service required.
• Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Eclipse preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email and in person are required.
• Knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation part and distribution is preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Service the construction/contractor establishment and/or the original equipment manufacturer customers by providing projects or information on products or services.
• Manage both inbound and outbound sales communication both internally and externally.
• Assist customers with product selection and application.
• Emphasize salable features, quote prices and credit terms, prepare sales orders for orders obtained.
• Provide customers with accurate stock and delivery information.
• Provide feedback on adequate stock levels.
• Establish, build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Review and analyze reports of business transactions.
• Provide sales data for new and existing customers for database entry.
• Work closely with Outside Sales to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Responsible for oversight of sales of products to include purchasing from vendors, resolve customer problems, ensure delivery of order, etc.

Skills

Excellent customer orientation

Strong negotiation skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Education

Minimum 2 year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Eclipse

Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Job description

Van Meter is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in Minnesota to support account managers and sales support teams. You will service customers, assist with product selection, quote prices, and process sales orders while maintaining strong relationships with contractors and vendors.

You will work closely with outside sales, manage inquiries, and ensure delivery and stock information is accurate, contributing to a culture of service excellence and value creation.