Inside Sales Representative (Electrical / Controls Components)

Automationtechies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to manage orders, quotes, and customer interactions for industrial automation solutions. You will coordinate with international teams, prepare quotes, and ensure timely delivery while promoting the company’s sensors and related products.

Applicants should have a college degree or relevant experience, with knowledge of industrial sensors and strong communication skills to support customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors or electrical background preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with people outside of the organization, representing the organization to customers and other external sources.
• Experience in quote preparation and order entry preferred.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and provide lead times to customers.
• Provide order and shipment status to customers.
• Consult with customers to discuss and advise best products for specific applications.
• Negotiate or adjust the pricing structure depending on the market and the exchange rate.
• Prepare and submit quotes and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with the International sales department in Japan as well as the shipping company.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Quotes & orders

Industrial sensors knowledge

Team coordination

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

A global company specializing in infrared security devices and photoelectric sensors for Industrial Automation is looking to add an Inside Sales Representative to their team!

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, follow up on inquiries, provide lead time, and delivery schedule to customers
• Provide order and shipment status to the customer
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss and advise best products to use for specific applications
• Negotiate or adjust the pricing structure depending on the market and the exchange rate
• Prepare and submit quotes and purchase orders
• Manage inventory and participate in year-end inventory
• Pack and ship products
• Create monthly sales reports by extracting and analyzing sales data from CRM
• Coordinate with the International sales department in Japan as well as the shipping company
• Communicate with the factory to get the right product information for the specific application
• Create list price and discount structure
• Attend trade show once or twice per year
• Visit customers to evaluate needs or to promote products and services
• Create training materials and conduct product training for customers
• Provide support in product promotion efforts and campaigns

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or relevant experience
• Knowledge of Industrial sensors or electrical background is preferred
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with people outside of the organization, representing the organization to customers and other external sources
• Experience in quote preparation and order entering preferred
• Positive Attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance