Inside Sales Representative - Laird Plastics

Plastics Family Americas; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401k with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laird Plastics is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in Baton Rouge, LA to build and nurture customer relationships, quote, process orders, and support growth across plastics products. You will work with the sales team to increase market share and ensure customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, persistence, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. A HS diploma is required; a BA/BS in Business or related field is preferred. Plastics industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience in sales or plastics industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to grow book of business.
• Generate quotes, process orders, and follow up after order closure for satisfaction.
• Provide product information to inquiring customers.
• Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts to identify opportunities.

Skills

Business communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Team selling

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing)

Job description

About The Role

POSITION: Inside Sales Representative

About The Role The Inside Sales Representative is the backbone of our sales force. You will consult with new and existing customers to build your book of business through providing outstanding service to meet their plastics needs. The Inside Sales Representative at Laird Plastics will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution-oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service
• Generate quotes, process orders, and follow-up with customers after orders close to ensure utmost satisfaction
• Provide information regarding our products and services to inquiring customers
• Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs
• Collaborate with office and warehouse team members to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency
• Work in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market share
• Assist with inventory management based on customer needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What You’ll Need

• Strong business writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to work in an active, team-selling environment where priorities are continually changing
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent computer skills
• High level of honesty and integrity
• High School Diploma or GED required
• (Preferred) BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience
• (Preferred) Plastics/industrial distribution experience
• (Preferred) 1 year or more of commercial experience

How does Laird Plastics support you?

About the Company: Laird Plastics provides comprehensive supply chain coordination to the industry's leading manufacturers, distributing plastic sheets, rods, and films through our 50+ locations. We proudly service major industries in aerospace, signage & print graphics, transportation, manufacturing, semiconductor, marine, military & government, medical and more!

Benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical, and life insurance, 401k with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunity for growth, and more.