Inside Sales Representative

Eastern Metal Supply; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Metal Supply is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to build and maintain customer relationships and drive sales revenue. You will manage quotes, orders, and lead generation while providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate should have prior sales and customer service experience, preferably in the metals industry. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service and sales experience required.
• Metals industry or aluminum sales experience is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Generate new business through outbound calls and follow-up on leads.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate quotes and sales orders.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Math skills for pricing calculations

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent sales experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers to grow assigned accounts and drive sales revenue. This role involves proactive customer communication, quote and order management, lead generation, and follow-up to ensure excellent customer service and achievement of sales objectives. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled in identifying customer needs while delivering solutions that support long-term customer retention and growth.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to provide a high level of customer service and support
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships to identify current and future sales opportunities
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and order status
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate quotes, pricing, and configurations in accordance with company policies
• Effectively document sales orders, quotes, and customer communications
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend appropriate products or solutions
• Generate new business through outbound calls, follow-up on leads, and proactive sales outreach
• Close sales opportunities generated through inbound and outbound efforts
• Submit timely call reports and track sales activities
• Prepare sales reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Four-year college degree is preferred or equivalent sales experience

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Prior customer service and sales experience are required
• Some metals industry or aluminum sales experience would be a bonus
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities; high attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong math skills and comfort working with pricing and margin calculations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• Must be willing to sign our standard non-compete agreement

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Typical office environment – moderate noise level. This position regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and/or hearing. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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