Inside Sales Representative

Saigepartners; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in the Roseville/St. Paul, MN area. The role focuses on growing customer relationships, processing orders, and delivering high-value service throughout the order fulfillment process.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Direct-hire role with strong cross-functional interaction and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years inside sales, account management, or customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Customer-first mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned customer accounts, providing responsive and professional support.
• Coordinate with Regional Sales Managers on forecasts, pricing, delivery schedules, product availability, and special account requirements.
• Process customer orders accurately and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Prepare and deliver customer quotations with pricing accuracy.
• Monitor order status, provide updates, and expedite orders when needed.
• Maintain inventory programs through collaboration with customers and internal scheduling teams.
• Maintain accurate customer records and account profiles.
• Prepare weekly sales and account activity reports.
• Participate in customer sales calls with Regional Sales Managers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer-focused mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Order management platforms

Job description

Inside Sales Representative (Roseville/St. Paul, MN)

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Job Overview

Our client is seeking a customer-focused Inside Sales Representative to support and grow customer relationships while ensuring the timely and accurate processing of orders. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, sales, operations, and internal departments, delivering exceptional service throughout the order fulfillment process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a direct-hire position.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts, providing responsive and professional support.
• Partner with Regional Sales Managers to communicate customer forecasts, pricing, delivery schedules, product availability, and special account requirements.
• Manage customer accounts and sales activity using the company's sales and order management systems.
• Process customer orders accurately and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Prepare and deliver customer quotations while maintaining pricing accuracy.
• Monitor order status, communicate updates, and proactively expedite orders when necessary.
• Plan and maintain inventory programs through collaboration with customers and internal scheduling teams.
• Assist with customer claims by gathering information and entering documentation into the claims management system.
• Submit pricing exceptions and contract pricing requests for internal approval.
• Investigate pricing discrepancies and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
• Communicate pricing updates, surcharges, and other commercial information to customers.
• Gather and share market intelligence and customer feedback with internal stakeholders.
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively resolve service or order-related issues.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams including Shipping, Scheduling, Purchasing, Credit, and Quality.
• Maintain accurate customer records and account profiles.
• Prepare weekly sales and account activity reports.
• Participate in customer sales calls alongside Regional Sales Managers as needed.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of inside sales, account management, or customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal business partners.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting customers in a manufacturing, industrial, metals, or steel environment.
• Experience with ERP systems or electronic order management platforms.

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