Inside Sales Representative

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers, grow accounts, and drive sales revenue.

You will handle quotes, orders, pricing, and proactive outreach to uncover opportunities and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has prior customer service and sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent sales experience.
• Prior customer service and sales experience required.
• Some metals industry or aluminum sales experience would be a bonus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities; high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Must be willing to sign our standard non-compete agreement.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to provide a high level of customer service and support.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships to identify current and future sales opportunities.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and order status.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate quotes, pricing, and configurations in accordance with company policies.
• Effectively document sales orders, quotes, and customer communications.
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend appropriate products or solutions.
• Generate new business through outbound calls, follow-up on leads, and proactive sales outreach.
• Close sales opportunities generated through inbound and outbound efforts.
• Submit timely call reports and track sales activities; prepare sales reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Pricing/margin calculations

Independent work with teamwork

Non-compete agreement willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers to grow assigned accounts and drive sales revenue. This role involves proactive customer communication, quote and order management, lead generation, and follow-up to ensure excellent customer service and achievement of sales objectives. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled in identifying customer needs while delivering solutions that support long-term customer retention and growth.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to provide a high level of customer service and support
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships to identify current and future sales opportunities
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and order status
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate quotes, pricing, and configurations in accordance with company policies
• Effectively document sales orders, quotes, and customer communications
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend appropriate products or solutions
• Generate new business through outbound calls, follow-up on leads, and proactive sales outreach
• Close sales opportunities generated through inbound and outbound efforts
• Submit timely call reports and track sales activitiesPrepare sales reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Four-year college degree is preferred or equivalent sales experience

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required

• Prior customer service and sales experience are required
• Some metals industry or aluminum sales experience would be a bonus
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities; high attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong math skills and comfort working with pricing and margin calculations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
• Must be willing to sign our standard non-compete agreement

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment - moderate noise level. This position regularly requires standing; walking; sitting; use hands; reaching with hands and arms; and talking and/or hearing. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.
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