Inside Sales Representative

Reliance, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to support sales activities, manage customer accounts, and develop new business opportunities. Responsibilities include order entry, ensuring product accuracy, coordinating delivery, and proactively confirming orders with customers.

The role requires strong communication, ability to multitask, and collaboration with estimating and internal teams to finalize quotes and lead times. Proficiency with CRM/ERP systems and MS Office is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of sales, customer service, or business-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely delivery, quality performance, and customer retention.
• Handle inbound and outbound customer communications including phone and email.
• Research prospective leads, identify customer buying trends, and provide reports to management.
• Collaborate with estimating and internal teams to finalize quotes, pricing, and lead times.
• Enter, update, and maintain sales orders and CRM systems for leads, prospects, and customers.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and support customer service needs.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding quotes, orders, and material applications.
• Prepare and submit sales reports and performance data as required.
• Work closely with sales teams to support growth and meet customer requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comunicação

Multitasking and prioritization

Independent and team work

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for supporting sales activities, managing customer accounts, and developing new business opportunities. This includes overseeing the day‑to‑day management of each account, such as order entry, ensuring product accuracy, coordinating timely delivery, and proactively communicating order confirmations or any issues, ensuring a smooth and reliable customer experience.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Repetitive Motion, See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely delivery, quality performance, and customer retention
• Handle inbound and outbound customer communications including phone and email
• Research prospective leads, identify customer buying trends, and provide reports to management
• Collaborate with estimating and internal teams to finalize quotes, pricing, and lead times
• Enter, update, and maintain sales orders and CRM systems for leads, prospects, and customers
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and support customer service needs
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding quotes, orders, and material applications
• Prepare and submit sales reports and performance data as required
• Work closely with sales teams to support growth and meet customer requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills

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, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work effectively
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and CRM/ERP systems
• Knowledge of steel products, market conditions, and customer requirements preferred
• Ability to analyze information and support decision-making

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of sales, customer service, or business-related experience preferred