Inside Sales Representative

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Holland, Ohio, seeks an Inside Sales Representative to drive customer outreach, qualify leads, and support pipeline development within SHAPE Sales.

You will manage high volumes of calls and emails, keep CRM records accurate, and collaborate with local sales teams to convert activity into proposals and booked opportunities. A bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in sales are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-2 years sales, customer service, or business development.
• Experience following up on leads and handling multiple interactions.
• Experience using CRM platforms and sales tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Outbound outreach to support conversion and retention.
• Maintain opportunities and customer records in CRM.
• Partner with local sales teams to convert activity into proposals.
• Provide first-line support on sales processes and CRM usage.
• Track activity and campaign results for reporting.
• Maintain professional customer experience with timely follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

CRM experience

Lead qualification

Pipeline management

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sep 10, 2026

Location: Holland,OH,United States Job ID: 91309

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

Inside Sales Representative

Your main responsibilities

The Inside Sales Representative will support Portfolio Growth Center objectives by driving customer outreach, lead qualification, pipeline development, and sales support activity across conversion, recovery, retention, and national campaign initiatives. This role serves a part of a centralized sales team, helping identify qualified opportunities, improve customer follow-up, support SHAPE Sales discipline, and convert targeted outreach into measurable portfolio growth.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and customer-focused sales professional who can manage a high volume of phone, email, and digital outreach while maintaining accurate CRM records and clear communication with internal stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong follow-through, comfort working from defined target lists, the ability to qualify customer needs, and the discipline to move opportunities through established sales processes.

Essential Function

1. Conduct outbound customer outreach through phone, email, and digital channels to support conversion, recovery, retention, resign, and targeted campaign activity.
2. Create, update, and maintain accurate opportunities, customer records, follow-up actions, and activity notes in SHAPE Sales or other designated CRM systems.
3. Partner with local sales teams, branch personnel, and Portfolio Growth Center leadership to convert qualified activity into proposals, customer meetings, and booked opportunities.
4. Provide first-line support to field users on EI sales processes, opportunity entry expectations, and basic SHAPE Sales usage questions.
5. Track activity, pipeline contribution, proposal movement, and campaign results to support management reporting and performance measurement.
6. Maintain a professional customer experience through timely follow-up, accurate information, and clear handoff to the appropriate sales or operations resource.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years prior sales, customer service, account support, or business development experience.
• 1-2 years experience following up on leads and managing multiple customer interactions simultaneously.
• 1-2 years experience using CRM platforms, sales tracking tools, Microsoft Office, or similar business systems
• 1-2 years experience in a structured sales environment adapting communication to customer needs and field priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage customers professionally and directly.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to keep pipeline and customer records current.
• Excellent relationship-building and customer service abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with sales, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn SAP CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Results-oriented with a proactive sales mindset.

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate... Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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