Inside Sales Representative

Professional Plastics; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading distributor of high-performance plastics is seeking a motivated sales professional to support existing accounts and develop new ones. Responsibilities include providing product information, negotiating terms, and maintaining customer relations. Candidates should have a background in sales, preferably in industrial settings. Attractive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a sales role preferred.
• Experience in Industrial Inside Sales or Distribution is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide product information, pricing, and support to customers.
• Calculate, quote and negotiate price and deliveries.
• Develop relationships with customers and resolve issues.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of CRM software

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Job description

Professional Plastics, a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes, is currently offering great career opportunities in the plastics industry. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 21 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan.

We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Provides product information, pricing and support to customers. Services, maintains and grows existing accounts and develops targeted accounts with the goal to increase sales revenue, gross profit dollars and maximize the GP% on each account and order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge of product lines and applications to customers
• Calculates, quotes and negotiates price, deliveries and terms of sale
• Documents information on sales quotes for outside sales and management
• Maintains customer orders and processes paperwork for credits
• Develops a strong relationship with customers and resolve problems
• Sources materials from vendors
• Performs outgoing calls and prospects new business
• Follows up on existing quotes
• Assists in expediting customer orders and vendor purchase orders
• Communicates with outside sales, purchasing and management on new developments, sourcing, and key account information
• Attends and participates in branch sales meetings
• Provides weekly sales summary to management
• Attends manufacturers representatives education meetings on product lines and applications
• Presents annual sales budget predictions

Education and Experience

• Industrial Inside Sales, Distribution or similar experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1‑3 years’ experience in a sales role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment
• Knowledge of CRM software

Benefits Package

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to type, use telephonic devices and view data on computer screens. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift/and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability/Veteran