Inside Sales Representative I

KLINGER International; Texas; On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KLINGER GPI in Texas is seeking an Inside Sales Representative I to move customer requests from inquiry to quote to fulfillment with speed and precision.

You will manage inbound and outbound sales for assigned customers, develop timely quotes, follow up to secure the next step, and coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines for oil and gas and industrial customers relying on gasket, seals, valves, and related products.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of inside sales, business development, or related sales experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, CRM software, and ERP systems such as Epicor P21 and RubberTree CRM.

Responsibilities

• Open the day by reviewing overnight requests, confirming specs and prioritizing opportunities by impact and deadline.
• Develop and issue timely quotes, follow up to secure the next step.
• Proactively track order status, communicate updates, and coordinate with internal teams to meet customer deadlines.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication to build trust with Oil and Gas customers relying on gasket, seals, and valves to keep pipeline and plants running.

Skills

Inside sales

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft 365

CRM software

Epicor P21

RubberTree CRM

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor P21

RubberTree CRM

Job description

Our Company

KLINGER GPI was established through the 2020 acquisition of West Texas based Gasket & Packings, Inc., and the 2023 merger with KLINGER's gasket manufacturing facility located in Houston, Texas.

KLINGER GPI is well positioned to provide industrial facilities with a comprehensive range of fluid sealing products and services, through our 3 physical Texas locations.

KLINGER GPI manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of fluid sealing and control products; including static and dynamic sealing products, valves, instrumentations, expansion joints and hoses, fasteners, hydraulic bolt tightening equipment and supplementary MRO products.

In addition, our accredited in-house and mobile facilities provide tool calibration and equipment repair services to suit any calibration schedule requirements.

We are ISO 9001 and 17025 certified.

Role Overview

In this Inside Sales Representative I position, you will keep customer requests moving from inquiry to quote to fulfillment with speed and precision. The role exists to drive measurable outcomes, accurate quoting, clean order execution, and responsive communication supporting Oil and Gas and industrial customers who rely on the right gasket, seals, valves, and related products to stay online.

You will manage inbound and outbound sales activity of your assigned customers, develop and issue timely quotes, follow up to secure the next step. You will proactively track order status, communicate updates, resolve issues that threaten delivery, and coordinate with internal teams to meet customer deadlines.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum three (3) years of inside sales, business development, or related sales experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, CRM software, and ERP systems such as Epicor P21 and RubberTree CRM

Daily Execution Rhythm

In this Inside Sales role, you’ll open the day by reviewing overnight requests, confirming specs, and prioritizing opportunities by impact and deadline. You’ll move quickly between customer calls and inbox work, validating application fit, tightening quote details, and documenting next steps so nothing stalls. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll monitor order progress, flag exceptions early, and coordinate updates with internal partners to protect delivery commitments. The work is performance-driven: clear communication and fast, accurate follow-through build trust for Oil and Gas customers relying on gasket, seals, and valves to keep pipeline and plants running.

Benefits That Matter

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive salary ($22.00–$25.00)
• Paid Time Off

Must be able to pass an initial drug screening and random screenings.

Must be able to pass a background check.