Inside Sales Representative

Chicago Glue & Machine; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

FSA

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k with employer match

Job summary

Chicago Glue & Machine seeks an Inside Sales Business Development Associate to drive growth by handling inbound inquiries, qualifying leads, and supporting territory management. This remote-friendly role collaborates with sales teams and uses CRM to track opportunities and customer interactions.

You will nurture accounts, research prospects, coordinate quotes, and help expand CGM's reach across the Midwest and beyond. Strong communication and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound sales inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Qualify inbound leads and route opportunities between business development, inside and outside sales.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Maintain and expand the prospect and customer database.
• Own accurate CRM updates: notes, activities, stages, next steps.
• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify new opportunities.
• Manage defined territory or key accounts remotely.
• Identify customer needs and position CGM products and services accordingly.
• Research accounts, industries, and market trends to support sales efforts.
• Support quoting, follow up, and coordination with internal teams.

Skills

Active listening

Clear communication

Questioning

Problem solving

Time management

Persistence

MS Office / databases

Independence + teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Our company expects all team members to uphold our core values:

Safety Practice Safety First- Physical, Intellectual, and Emotional - Always!

Teamwork Offer help, ask for help, and leverage the strength of our diverse and inclusive team

Respect Treat others as you would like to be treated

Accountability Take responsibility for your actions and your words

Continuous Improvement Take initiative and strive to do better

Ethical Behavior Follow our Code of Ethics and meet our high standard of professional behavior

Considerations:

Chicago Glue & Machine is a leading adhesive and adhesive equipment distributor in the Midwest and one of the largest in the United States. The Inside Sales Business Development Associate plays a critical role in driving growth by managing inbound sales inquiries, developing new business opportunities, managing existing accounts and supporting outside sales representatives.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for prospects and customers who can be supported remotely. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, disciplined CRM usage, curiosity about customer operations, and the ability to connect customer needs with CGM solutions.

Approximately 70 percent of the role is spent on phone and video calls, email communication, CRM activity, and virtual meetings with prospects and customers.

Approximately 20 percent of the role is dedicated to managing key accounts in territories where CGM does not have physical representation.

Approximately 10 percent of the role may involve travel for customer meetings, trade shows, training, or internal collaboration.

Chicago Glue and Machine fosters an entrepreneurial spirit. Our business thrives through the efforts of our team being self-starters and empowered to use their creativity to quickly capitalize on opportunities. The ideal Inside Sales Business Development Associate must be resilient, energetic, determined, willing to learn, and take great initiative to be successful. They must be able to engage prospects in discussions that underline the value Chicago Glue & Machine can bring to their operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to inbound sales inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Qualify inbound leads and route opportunities appropriately between business development, inside and outside sales
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Maintain and expand the company's prospect and customer database
• Own accurate and timely CRM updates including notes, activities, opportunity stages, and next steps
• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify new business opportunities
• Manage a defined territory or group of key accounts supported remotely
• Identify customer needs and position CGM products, services, and technical expertise accordingly
• Research accounts, industries, and market trends to support sales and marketing efforts
• Support quoting, follow up, and coordination with internal teams as needed
• Use and follow tools and processes within the Quality Management System
• Support marketing initiatives such as trade shows, campaigns, blog content, or customer outreach
• Leverage, follow, and continuously improve CGM's sales process

Skills:

• Strong Active listening
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to ask thoughtful questions and uncover customer needs
• Problem-solving and follow through
• Time management and prioritization
• Persistence and Resilience
• Microsoft Office and database software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Characteristics:

• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Comfort with accountability and measurable goals
• Willingness to learn technical products and applications
• Ability to manage pressure and shifting priorities

Requirements:

• High School diploma required
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• Choice of HMO or PPO Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance offered
• FSA
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401k, 3% employer match

Work is performed indoors in normal office setting. Conditions may vary on occasional trips to customer sites.