Inside Sales Representative

Universal Industries Inc.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a dedication to customer service, and experience in sales. This is an on-site position offering competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Preferred 2-year sales and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and sell products.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, fax, and email.
• Generate accurate sales quotes and orders.
• Maintain relationships with customers.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Universal Industries, Inc. is seeking a talented Inside Sales Representative to join our sales team. You must be comfortable making calls, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales.

Summary

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for providing quotes, orders and service to customers. This position requires high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs; sell products that maximize Universal's product offerings.
• Promptly respond to telephone, fax and e-mail inquiries from customers.
• Generate sales quotes and sales orders with accurate pricing and materials.
• Determine appropriate delivery method based on customer needs, cost effective delivery, and product margin.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers.
• Attend one or two trade shows annually and interact with customers and vendors.
• Travel in the field as needed.
• Assists in developing and executing sales plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the profit, growth and expansion of sales of company products and/or services.
• Provides current information on products, applications, and services, helping current and prospective buyers with technical concerns and/or problems.

Qualifications

• Unwavering dedication to customer service and support.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability required.
• Knowledge of material handling, ag or farm equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
• Preferred candidates will have 2-year sales and customer service experience with a background in the material handling, ag or farm industry.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, College Degree preferred.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability required.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment preferred.
• Background in the material handling, ag, or farm industry preferred.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to be a self-starter.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Ability to commute/relocate to Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Work Location: In person, no remote or hybrid.

Offer will be contingent on a pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flex spending, paid time off.

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