Inside Sales Representative

Cielo Talent; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Access to leadership

Work with trusted products

Job summary

Cielo Talent is seeking an Inside Sales representative in Portland, ME. This role supports inbound demand and transactional sales while providing an excellent pathway for career progression in B2B SaaS and industrial technology. Candidates should have 0-2 years of customer-facing experience and possess strong communication and curiosity. The position includes a hybrid work model, working three days onsite, and offers a steep learning curve within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in sales, customer service, retail, or similar customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all inbound customer interest.
• Engage prospects with a consultative, professional approach.
• Qualify needs, timelines, and complexity, and route appropriately.
• Support simple transactional sales where applicable.
• Partner closely with field sales and internal teams.
• Maintain strong CRM discipline and follow defined inbound SLAs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Curiosity

Coachability

Interest in technology

Customer-first mindset

Job description

We’re partnering with a well‑established, highly profitable industrial software company used by some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

About the Role

As the business enters its next phase of growth, they’re building out an Inside Sales function to support inbound demand and transactional sales. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their sales career who wants exposure to B2B SaaS, industrial technology, and complex customer environments—with clear pathways into BD, Renewals, or full-cycle sales.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all inbound customer interest (web inquiries, demos, contact requests)
• Engage prospects with a consultative, professional approach
• Qualify needs, timelines, and complexity, and route appropriately
• Support simple transactional sales where applicable
• Partner closely with field sales and internal teams to ensure smooth handoffs
• Maintain strong CRM discipline and follow defined inbound SLAs

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in sales, customer service, retail, or similar customer‑facing roles

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills and a customer‑first mindset
• Curiosity, coachability, and comfort in a structured sales environment
• Interest in technology, software, or industrial/manufacturing spaces
• Ability to work hybrid (3 days onsite) in Portland, ME

Why consider this role

• Join a standalone industrial software leader with strong financials and market credibility
• Work with products trusted by top global manufacturers
• Steep learning curve with clear career progression
• Tight‑knit, in‑office team with direct access to leadership