Inside Sales Representative

AppleOne Employment Services; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Kent, WA is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Representative for a direct hire opportunity. The role focuses on building relationships with contractors, project managers, and customers in construction materials and related industries.

You will manage a portfolio of accounts, generate quotes, process orders, and drive growth through new and existing opportunities. You will collaborate with outside sales and operations to ensure responsive service, while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inside sales experience in construction materials or related industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, and project managers.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts and identify opportunities to grow revenue and gross profit.
• Generate quotations, process orders, and manage projects from bid to completion.
• Proactively contact customers to uncover new business opportunities and support repeat sales.
• Collaborate with outside sales, operations, and internal teams to deliver strong customer service.
• Provide product recommendations, pricing support, and technical guidance based on needs.

Skills

Inside sales

CRM proficiency

Account management

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Tools

CRM

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inside Sales Representative for a direct hire opportunity in Kent, WA with an established and growing construction materials distributor. This role is ideal for a sales professional with a proven background in construction materials, building products, industrial supplies, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, lumber, or a related industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, project managers, purchasing agents, and other construction industry customers.
• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts while identifying opportunities to grow revenue, gross profit, and market share.
• Generate quotations, process customer orders, and follow projects from bid through completion.
• Proactively contact customers to uncover new business opportunities and support repeat sales.
• Collaborate with outside sales representatives, operations teams, and internal departments to deliver strong customer service.
• Provide product recommendations, pricing support, and technical guidance based on customer needs and project requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Industry-leading training and professional development.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage and grow a portfolio of construction, contractor, industrial, or building products accounts.
• Generate quotes, process orders, and support project-based sales from bid through completion.
• Track sales activity, pipeline development, customer follow-up, and revenue goals within CRM systems.
• Partner with outside sales and operations teams to deliver responsive customer service and profitable sales results.
• 2+ years of inside sales experience within construction materials, industrial distribution, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building products, or a closely related industry.
• 3-5 years of overall relevant sales or account management experience preferred for this opportunity.
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales quotas, revenue goals, gross profit targets, and performance metrics.
• Strong account management, customer relationship-building, and business development skills.
• Proven ability to grow existing accounts while identifying and closing new sales opportunities.
• Solid understanding of construction products, jobsite operations, contractor needs, and sales cycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, follow-up, and customer service skills.
• Strong computer proficiency with experience using CRM and ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented sales environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a distributor, wholesaler, or manufacturer within the construction industry.
• Existing relationships with contractors, builders, commercial customers, or purchasing contacts.
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, bids, or project-based sales opportunities.
• Background in construction materials, building products, industrial supplies, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, lumber, or related product categories.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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