Inside Sales Rep — Industrial Equipment Solutions

ASTEC; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Astonishing Astec subsidiary Power Flame in Parsons, KS is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to sell goods to wholesalers and businesses. You will need solid product knowledge of Astec offerings, coordinate quotes, and liaise with accounting for invoicing while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires 0-2 years in Sales/Customer Relations, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or technical school preferred but not required with sufficient experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in Sales/Customer Relations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to gain acceptance of a product, service or idea.
• Ability to effectively speak publicly and make presentations before groups.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills as well as math proficiency.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team player while meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Strong multitasking capability and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Time management skills are critical for scheduling, meeting customer needs, and meeting deadlines.
• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others.
• Understanding of import/export process for manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint, Quote Works & Act, and Visual Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability and product uses.
• Schedule work order meetings for construction jobs to include confirmation of signed contracts and/or purchase orders.
• Act as liaison between sales and accounting for customer invoicing issues
• Prepare and deliver equipment quotations / proposals to meet customer specifications with product availability, pricing, and order status.
• Effectively present product offerings to customers
• Obtain freight quotes from multiple carriers.
• Produce quotes for Sales Representatives
• Obtain quotes from outside vendors/contractors.
• Calculate discount percentages.
• Schedule work order meetings for all construction jobs to include confirmation of signed contracts and/or purchase orders.
• Act as liaison between sales and accounting for customer invoicing issues
• Conduct plant tours during customer visits
• Provide complete information to facilitate order fulfillment.
• Comply with all company and customer safety policies.
• Participate in customer entertainment events as appropriate.

Skills

Sales / Customer relations

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Team player

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Technical school preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

SharePoint

Quote Works & Act

Visual Manufacturing

Job description

Astonishing Astec subsidiary Power Flame in Parsons, KS is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to sell goods to wholesalers and businesses. You will need solid product knowledge of Astec offerings, coordinate quotes, and liaise with accounting for invoicing while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires 0-2 years in Sales/Customer Relations, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.