Inside Sales Representative - Laird Plastics

Plasticsfamilyamericas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k with matching

Dental, medical, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Laird Plastics, located in New York, NY, seeks an Inside Sales Representative to drive growth and deliver superior service for plastics needs. You will consult with new and existing customers to build your book of business through a solution-focused approach and outstanding support.

The role emphasizes building relationships, generating quotes, processing orders, and coordinating with office and warehouse teams to ensure accurate, timely deliveries while working with outside sales to expand

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BA or BS Degree preferred or substantial equivalent business experience.
• Plastics/industrial distribution experience preferred.
• 1 year or more of commercial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team selling

Negotiation

Computer literacy

Customer service

Honesty and integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA/BS in Business or Sales

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Position

Inside Sales Representative

Overview

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 industrys 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.