Inside Sales Representative Machine Tool

KAAST Machine Tools, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

KAAST Machine Tools, Inc. is seeking an energetic Inside Sales Representative based in the Seattle area. The role will initially operate from a home office while we launch the Seattle facility and will transition to an in-office position once the warehouse is open.

You will pursue warm leads, respond to inquiries, quote machinery, and help customers select the best equipment for their applications. Travel is limited, and compensation includes base salary plus commissions, with total earnings

Formación

• 2+ years in sales, preferably in capital equipment or machine tools.
• Experience communicating with customers by phone and email.
• Comfortable working from a home office during startup phase.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and MS Office tools.

Responsabilidades

• Reach out to new clients and develop relationships with warm leads.
• Handle daily inquiries and quotes; guide customers to best equipment.
• Analyze client applications and prepare timely quotes.
• Learn KAAST's machine tool and fabrication offerings.
• Maintain accurate CRM customer data and follow-ups.
• Support sales growth in Los Angeles and Southern California markets.
• Stay organized and proactive in daily sales activities.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Capital equipment / machine tool sales

Communication skills

Independent home-office work

Herramientas

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Benefits

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

Inside Sales Rep (Machine Tools - Seattle, WA)

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 Seattle area facility opening soon.

To support this growth, we are hiring an Inside Sales Representative based in the Seattle area. This position will initially operate from a home office while we complete the launch of our Los Angeles warehouse and office location. Once the facility is operational, this role will transition to an in-office position based out of the new Seattle location. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance of Seattle, WA.

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 Los Angeles and Southern California market
• 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 Seattle 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: Seattle, WA (Local Candidates Only)

• This position will begin as a home-based role for candidates located in the Seattle area
• Position will transition to an in-office role once KAAST's Seattle warehouse opens
• Candidates must live in or near Seattle, WA 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

Experience:

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