Inside Sales Representative - Laird Plastics

Plasticsfamilyamericas; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401k with matching benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Plasticsfamilyamericas is hiring an Inside Sales Representative in Portland, Oregon. This role involves building strong customer relationships, generating quotes, and ensuring satisfaction through exceptional service. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a team-selling environment. Benefits include competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive insurance options. Join a company that supports major industries by distributing trusted performance plastics brands.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an active, team-selling environment where priorities are continually changing.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow.
• 1 year or more of commercial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention.
• Generate quotes, process orders, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with office and warehouse team members for order processing.

Skills

Business writing and verbal communication skills

Team-selling environment adaptability

Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills

Excellent computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.)

Job description

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.

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

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

Qualifications

• 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?

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.