Inside Sales Representative

Farwest; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with 3.5% Match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Farwest is looking for an Inside Sales Representative I in Medford, Oregon. This full-time position focuses on managing customer requests for distribution quotations and orders. Key responsibilities include preparing quotes, ensuring order accuracy, and educating customers on Farwest Steel's services. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and excellent communication abilities. The starting wage is $24.00 - $25.25, dependent on experience, with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively and sell steel products and services.
• Professional telephone skills and techniques required.
• Proficient understanding of blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and convert quotes to orders after checking inventory levels.
• Listen carefully prior to confirming items with the customer.
• Ensure order writing accuracy when converting quotes to orders.

Skills

Computer experience

Effective communication

Professional telephone skills

Listening skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma

College degree in related field

Job description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Inside Sales Representative I position!

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on net sales revenues, paid quarterly depending on results compared to budget.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About this position

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

• Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Starting Wage: $24.00 - $25.25, depending on experience

Farwest Steel’s Sales Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Inside Sales Representative I. In this role, you will develop customer requests for distribution quotations and orders. Create quotes, enter orders, and provide inventory availability and lead time information to customers. Provide service solutions to customers by utilizing all divisions of Farwest Steel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and convert quotes to orders after checking inventory levels and confirming with customers that processes and services will meet or exceed requirements.
• Listen carefully prior to reading all items back to the customer.
• Ensure order writing accuracy when the quote is converted to an order.
• Responsible for all data entry of customer quotes and orders.
• Educate customers on depth of services and breadth of inventory at various divisions of Farwest Steel Corporation.
• Communicate processing capabilities and expectations to outside vendors, always offering quality metal solutions to ensure customer success.
• Timely follow up on all quotes and orders for feedback on pricing, quality and delivery information.
• Check with the credit department regarding current status of a customer’s account if a high dollar order or rush order is placed.
• Track and acknowledge any changes to the order and verify revisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Computer experience is a required skill
• Proficient understanding of blueprints
• Communicate effectively and sell steel products and services
• Professional telephone skills and techniques
• Great listening and recording skills
• Ability to work in a team environment within our company
• Courteous professional conduct required with customers and co-workers
• Able to adapt to different social settings, perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, and make accurate mathematical calculations

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in related field preferred
• Past sales experience
• Past work in steel, construction, manufacturing

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn