Inside Sales Representative

Parts ASAP (formerly All States Ag Parts); Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing customer inquiries, providing exceptional service, and ensuring timely follow-ups on quotes. You'll contribute to building lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met while achieving sales targets. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to grow their sales skills within a supportive team. If you're passionate about customer service and sales, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience required.
• 2 years' sales experience preferred, especially in agriculture or construction.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound customer requests and provide pricing and availability.
• Log all interactions with customers and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Build sustainable relationships and trust with customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-Tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email Software

Job description

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Parts ASAP (formerly All States Ag Parts) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.00/yr - $25.00/yr

Job Description

Job Title: Inside Sales Representative

Job Function: Inside Sales

Reports To: Inside Sales Manager, Inside Sales Supervisor, General Manager, Store Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Approved/Revised: March 10, 2024

Summary

This position is responsible for customer-initiated calls seeking company-supplied products. Customer requests are researched and matched against available inventory to create sales as well as outsourcing products from vendors for non-stocked items requested to meet customer needs, eventually leading to closing sales and meeting monthly targets.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handles inbound customer requests for pricing and availability.
• Acknowledges and responds to all customer emails within 30-minute to 1-hour timeframe.
• Enters quotes and invoices into the company’s invoicing system.
• Prepares and supplies customers with freight quotes and invoices.
• Locates alternative products that are not in stock from approved vendors.
• Takes ownership of issues that arise and keeps the customer informed of the status of resolution.
• Logs all interactions with the customers, via email, text, phone or in person.
• Ensures client notes are accurate and contain details to provide proper follow up.
• Ensures timely follow-ups on open end user quotes, super end user quotes and other assigned quotes.
• Maintains accurate records of all client follow-up activities.
• Reviews and monitors dormant customers, follows up when necessary.
• Manages quotes, quote follow up and customer service to build a repeat customer base. Develops and manages relationships with key accounts, including quote follow-up. Acknowledges and responds to web and email submitted quote requests.
• Provides consistent, superior customer service; ensures all customer needs are identified and addressed; maintains a high level of customer satisfaction at all times.
• Builds sustainable relationships and trust with customers through open and interactive communication to encourage repeat business.
• Provides input to assist in keeping price lists and catalogs updated.
• Makes outbound calls to previous customers to generate new leads.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb, bend and kneel on an occasional basis.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Regular manual dexterity/coordination: hand/eye movements, motor control.
• Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays.
• Able to push, pull and lift up to 10lbs. on an occasional basis.

Potential Hazards

This position is not exposed to any hazardous substances.

Competencies necessary to perform this job

• Time Management - Effective time management skills to independently complete tasks with minimal disruption to company users.
• Organization – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a smooth work flow.
• Teamwork – Ability to work closely with a variety of employees while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Ability to ask detailed questions to comprehend requests.
• Safety and Security – Follow safety policies/plans created by the company; utilize tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Customer Service – Handle customer needs in a timely and respectful manner.
• Multi-Tasking – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to help keep the Counter Sales staff working smoothly and efficiently.
• Professionalism – Maintain a neat appearance and speak professionally with customers and co-workers.
• Product Knowledge – A working understanding of the machines we carry parts for & a willingness to continually learn & adapt as those machines change & new ones are introduced to the market

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• High School graduate, or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced computer knowledge including e-mail, Word, and Excel software.
• Professional phone skills and keyboarding.
• Ability to contribute to the company's operation and principles through ethical practices.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• 2 years’ sales experience particularly within the agriculture and construction parts sectors, preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of agricultural equipment and sales.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and locals.

Certifications, Licensees Or Registrations Required/Preferred

• This position does not require any special certifications, licenses, or registrations.

UNITED STATES Employee Acknowledgement

I understand this is not meant to be an all-inclusive job description, but does highlight the majority of expectations for this position. Management reserves the right to change this description as necessary.

I also understand that my employment with Parts ASAP (and affiliates) is an “at-will” status and may be terminated at any time with or without cause by the company or me. This job description does not constitute an employment contract nor does it guarantee employment for any length of time.

I have received this Job Description and I understand that it is my responsibility to perform these duties as requested and within compliance of company policy.

Employee Signature Date

Employee printed name

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail