Inside Sales Representative I

Spectraforce Technologies; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks an Inside Sales Representative I for Woodridge, IL. This 6-month role supports the DON Sales force with quotes, order research, and customer communications, delivering high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2+ years of administrative support with strong customer service, plus familiarity with SAP and MS Excel. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus 2+ years in administrative support with strong customer service.
• Proficiency with SAP; intermediate Word and Excel; strong analytical and organizational abilities; ability to multitask and problem-solve.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Preferred: Associate degree and experience in food service industry in Sales or Corporate office; intermediate SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for new customer roll-outs, openings, and product roll-outs with internal and external customers.
• Communicate order status, including sales, returns, and credit issues, with Sales Representatives.
• Keep District Sales Manager informed and escalate issues beyond authority as needed.
• Prepare quotes, customer order guides, and reports.
• Maintain and update databases to provide essential data to DON users.
• Request literature and samples from manufacturers.
• Follow up on Factory Direct Orders and obtain proofs of delivery and PRO numbers.
• Make select customer calls on re-supply business.
• Assist in coordination of pre-packs, new installations, and major sales tasks from order inception to completion.
• Check in pre-packs on site at openings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues; manage correspondence from customers and account managers.
• Work with manufacturers to obtain pricing literature, lead times, and shipping information.
• Prepare formal quotations including specs and freight using DON Auto Quote System or MS Excel.
• Process stock and non-stock orders; coordinate with Purchasing on delivery times; follow up with factories for shipping information.
• Process returns and obtain return approvals; ensure proper processing and pickup of RAs.
• Navigate Salesi, Info Builder, Don quote 360 and other sales tools.
• Communicate with sales and customers to obtain/process orders; provide documents and reports as directed by sales management.
• Retrieve messages via voice and e-mail and respond within time frames.
• Assist Sales and Sales Management with administrative duties.
• Coordinate vendor contract set-up and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAP

Word

Excel

Customer service

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Salesi

Info Builder

Don quote 360

Job description

Job Title: Inside Sales Representative I

Location: Woodridge, IL, USA 60517

Duration: 6 months

Schedule: Monday - Friday

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall administrative support of assigned DON Sales force staff. This position provides quotes, completes research on orders, utilizes company systems, and communicates with internal and external customers while providing an exceptional level of service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ year administrative support with strong customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP, intermediate proficiency of Word and Excel, strong analytical, organizational skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, prioritize and work independently.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Preferred: Associate degree, experience in food service industry in Sales or Corporate office and intermediate SAP experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate logistics with regard to new customer roll-outs, openings, and product roll-outs with both internal and external customers.
• Communicate with Sales Representative(s) status of orders including sales, returns, and credit issues.
• Keep District Sales Manager informed about issues within area of assigned responsibility and escalates issues beyond scope of authority to the appropriate party.
• Prepare quotes, customer order guides, and other forms of reports as required.
• Ensure that databases are maintained, utilized, and updated to provide essential data to all Don users.
• Request literature and samples from manufacturers.
• Complete Factory Direct Order follow-up to include requesting Proof-of-Deliveries from manufacturers and secures "pro" number from factories to track deliveries as needed.
• Make select customer calls on re-supply business.
• Assist in the coordination and communication of pre-packs, new installations, and other major sales assignments by monitoring orders from inception to completion.
• Check in pre-packs on site at customer openings as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve internal and external customer issues.
• Manage, research and process correspondence from customers and account managers to determine customer needs.
• Work with manufacturers and vendor representatives to ascertain product availability, obtain pricing literature, lead times, and shipping information.
• Prepare formal quotations for customers including specification sheets and freight charges using the DON Auto Quote System or MS Excel.
• Process stock and non-stock orders, work with Purchasing to ensure correct delivery time, and follow up with factory on progress of orders to obtain shipping information.
• Responsible for processing returns, obtaining return approvals, and following up to ensure proper processing and pick up of all RAs.
• Successfully navigate and effectively utilize Salesi, Info Builder, Don quote 360 and other sales tools available to DON sales support staff.
• Communicate with Sales and customers to obtain and process orders within appropriate programs. Provide documents, reports, and comparisons as directed by sales and sales management.
• Retrieve messages via voice and e-mail as required and respond within established time frames.
• Assist Sales and Sales Management with administrative duties.
• Coordinate vendor contract set-up and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.