Inside Sales Representative

Action Stainless & Alloys; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Steel is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to maintain, grow, and service existing and new accounts in a fast-paced metals environment. You will identify opportunities for the Outside Sales team, prepare quotes and pricing, manage order entry, and help ensure on-time delivery while addressing customer questions and concerns.

You should have strong customer service and sales aptitude, plus the ability to work in a team, analyze data, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an Inside Sales role within the steel/metals industry.
• Strong customer service and sales aptitude.
• Desire to build client relationships and increase sales knowledge/experience.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication; high energy and drive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, grow and service existing and new accounts.
• Proactively identify sales opportunities for Outside Sales reps.
• Develop quotes and contract pricing; manage order entry.
• Ensure on-time delivery and inform customers of changes.

Skills

Customer service

Sales aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

TheInside Sales Representativeis responsible for maintaining, growing and servicing existing and new accounts, proactively identifying sales opportunities for Outside Sales Representatives, creating opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell existing accounts, reactivating inactive accounts and identifying new account opportunities. Additionally, the Inside Sales Rep will partner closely with Outside Sales to establish strong, long-term relationships with customers, ensure high quality customer service to all external customers, execute on-time delivery according to customer expectations, inform customers of delivery set-backs and changes in order status while managing the order entry process, troubleshoot problems and rectify complaints and claims. Other responsibilities include developing individual quotes and contract pricing, expediting orders with short lead times or unusual requirements, ensuring correct inventory is in stock to support general sales, proactively identifying customer needs and advising customers of potential issues, and partnering with Outside Sales to develop marketing plans and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2+ years of experience in an Inside Sales role within the steel/metals industry
• Strong customer service and sales aptitude.
• Desire to build client relationships and increase sales knowledge/experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while managing individual goals and objectives partnered with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community required.
• High energy and drive, strong business and data analysis skills, excellent prioritization, organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Suite, most notably Excel and Office.

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.

Travel Required

No .

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