Inside Sales Representative

Laird Plastics; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Laird Plastics, a leading plastics distributor, seeks an Inside Sales Representative to build a robust book of business through outstanding service and product knowledge. You will consult with customers, generate quotes, process orders, and collaborate with a diverse team to meet their plastics needs.

We value initiative, customer focus, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team-selling setting with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service.
• Generate quotes, process orders, and follow-up with customers after orders close to ensure utmost satisfaction.
• Provide information regarding our products and services to inquiring customers.
• Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs.
• Collaborate with office and warehouse team members to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market share.
• Assist with inventory management based on customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Team selling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA/BS Degree (preferred)

Job description

The Inside Sales Representative is the backbone of our sales force. You will consult with new and existing customers to build your book of business through providing outstanding service to meet their plastics needs. The Inside Sales Representative at Laird Plastics will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution-oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers.

What you'll do:

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service
• Generate quotes, process orders, and follow-up with customers after orders close to ensure utmost satisfaction
• Provide information regarding our products and services to inquiring customers
• Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs
• Collaborate with office and warehouse team members to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency
• Work in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market share
• Assist with inventory management based on customer needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you'll need:

• Strong business writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to work in an active, team-selling environment where priorities are continually changing
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of honesty and integrity
• High School Diploma or GED required
• (Preferred) BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience
• (Preferred) 1 year or more of commercial experience

How does Laird Plastics support you?

About the Company: Laird Plastics provides comprehensive supply chain coordination to the industry's leading manufacturers, distributing plastic sheets, rods, and films through our 50+ locations. We proudly service major industries in aerospace, signage & print graphics, transportation, manufacturing, semiconductor, marine, military & government, medical and more!

Benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical, and life insurance, 401k with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunity for growth, and more.