Inside Sales Representative - New Orleans (Harahan)

Piedmont Plastics; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Piedmont Plastics is hiring an Inside Sales Representative in New Orleans (Harahan). You will promote and sell the company’s performance plastics products, applying product knowledge to build strong customer relationships and drive revenue.

The role emphasizes growing the customer base, expanding market share, and providing outstanding service. A positive attitude and a collaborative mindset are essential in our growing company.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience with a track record of meeting/exceeding goals.
• Inside sales in plastics/industrial distribution is preferred but not required.
• Strong math skills for pricing and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts through proactive outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Provide sales support to existing accounts and obtain new orders to grow market share.
• Expand the customer base and maintain product knowledge within the plastics industry.
• Follow up on leads from various sources and conduct proactive outbound calls.
• Contribute to the branch team effort and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer focus

Strong math skills

Team player

Job description

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Our products are used in industrial markets such as OEMs, food processing, aerospace, semiconductor/electronic, oil and gas, transportation, marine, POP, and sign and graphics to name a few. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, employing over 575 individuals.

At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.

Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.

Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.

We are currently hiring for an Inside Sales Representative to add to our team in New Orleans(Harahan). An Inside Sales Representative promotes and sells the company’s products and services to existing and prospective customers by sharing product and application knowledge to build a strong and trustworthy relationship.

As An Inside Sales Representative, You Will

• Develop new accounts through proactive outcalls, prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Provide sales support to existing accounts and obtain new orders to grow market share
• Expand the customer base
• Maintain and enhance product knowledge, applications and technical expertise within the performance plastics industry
• Follow-up on leads from a variety of sources
• Conduct proactive outgoing sales calls (customer touches)
• Contribute to the team effort of the branch

An Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• At least 2 years of sales experience with a significant track record of obtaining and exceeding sales goals
• Inside sales experience in plastic, industrial or distribution sales preferred, but not required
• Strong math skills
• Outstanding customer focus
• A positive attitude and are a team player

What Piedmont Plastics Offers

• Industry leading wages (base plus monthly commissions)
• A chance to work in a growing industry with opportunity to succeed in sales
• Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage; paid time-off, employer matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time-off
• A chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees

Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

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