Inside Sales Representative Machine Tool

KAAST Machine Tools, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

KAAST Machine Tools, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in the Atlanta area. The role starts as a home-based position during the Atlanta warehouse launch and will transition to an in-office role once the GA location is operational.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in sales and capital equipment/machine tools, with strong communication skills and CRM proficiency. Travel is limited; compensation includes base salary + commission with total of $60,000–$120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience required.
• 2+ years of capital equipment and/or machine tool sales experience required.
• Manufacturing, metal fabrication, or production industry knowledge strongly preferred.
• Comfortable communicating with customers over the phone and via email.
• Microsoft Office and CRM experience.
• Ability to work independently from a home office during the initial startup phase.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to new clients, introduce KAAST's machinery lineup, and develop relationships.
• Work from a list of warm leads and daily incoming leads.
• Analyze client applications and processes, then prepare quotes and follow up promptly.
• Learn and understand KAAST's machine tool and fabrication equipment offerings.
• Maintain accurate customer information within CRM systems.
• Support sales growth throughout the Atlanta area.
• Stay organized, self-motivated, and proactive in daily sales activity.

Skills

Sales experience

Capital equipment sales

Machine tools industry knowledge

Customer communication

MS Office & CRM

Remote work readiness

Tools

CRM system

MS Office

Job description

Inside Sales Rep - Machine Tools

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Inside Sales Rep - Machine Tools

KAAST Machine Tools is a rapidly growing international machine tool distributor specializing in high-quality CNC and conventional metalworking equipment. Our product lineup includes mills, lathes, saws, grinders, press brakes, shears, plate rolls, angle rolls, lasers, and more. With established warehouse locations in Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL, KAAST is expanding operations with a new Atlanta-area facility opening soon. To support this growth, we are hiring an Inside Sales Representative based in the Atlanta area.

This position will initially operate from a home office while we complete the launch of our Atlanta warehouse and office location. Once the facility is operational, this role will transition to an in-office position based out of the new GA location.

Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Atlanta, GA.

The ideal candidate is energetic, personable, self-motivated, and comfortable building relationships over the phone and in person. This role focuses primarily on inside sales, including working warm leads, handling incoming inquiries, quoting machinery, and helping customers identify the best equipment for their applications. Travel is limited to about 10% and consists of 2-3 trade shows per year.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to new clients, introduce KAAST's extensive line up of machinery, and develop relationships.
• Work of a list of warm leads, and daily incoming leads.
• Analyze and review client applications and processes, then prepare quotes and follow up in a timely manner
• Learn and understand KAAST's machine tool and fabrication equipment offerings
• Maintain accurate customer information within CRM systems
• Support sales growth throughout the Atlanta area
• Stay organized, self-motivated, and proactive in daily sales activity

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience required
• 2+ years of capital equipment and/or machine tool sales experience required
• Manufacturing, metal fabrication, or production industry knowledge strongly preferred
• Comfortable communicating with customers over the phone and via email
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office and CRM experience
• Ability to work independently from a home office during the initial startup phase

Inside Sales Reps are responsible for pushing our machine tool equipment primarily in the Atlanta area. The best person for this job is high-energy, personable, and well-spoken. This person should be familiar with the fields of manufacturing and/or production.

Work Location: Atlanta, GA (Local Candidates Only)

• This position will begin as a home-based role for candidates located in the Atlanta area
• Position will transition to an in-office role once KAAST's Atlanta warehouse opens
• Candidates must live in or near Atlanta, GA and be able to commute to the future office location

Compensation

• Base Salary + Commission
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Expected total compensation: $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Pay:

Base plus Commission. Competitive pay based on experience.

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Required)
• Capital Equipment / Machine Tools: 2 years (Required)