Inside Sales Representative - Plumbing

Plimpton and Hills Corporation; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Plimpton and Hills Corporation is seeking a customer-focused Inside Sales Representative for its Meriden, CT branch. This full-time position involves supporting plumbing contractors by providing knowledgeable phone-based service, building strong customer relationships, and recommending plumbing solutions.

Prior sales experience in plumbing distribution is required. The role offers a competitive hourly rate along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in plumbing distribution sales is mandatory.
• Knowledge of plumbing and HVAC products is beneficial.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service primarily through phone support.
• Process customer orders accurately and promptly.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable plumbing solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Counter or inside sales experience

Customer satisfaction focus

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Plimpton & Hills Corporation is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC, and industrial products serving contractors, businesses, and homeowners across the Northeast. With multiple branch locations and showrooms, the company is committed to providing quality products, expert support, and reliable service to the professionals and communities we serve.

Position Purpose

The Inside Sales Representative – Plumbing is a customer-focused sales professional who supports plumbing contractors and customers through knowledgeable phone-based service and product guidance, with a primary emphasis on plumbing products, materials, and applications. This role is responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying customer needs, and recommending plumbing solutions that support successful residential and light commercial projects.

HVAC experience is welcomed and considered a plus; plumbing knowledge and interest are the primary focus of this role. Through collaboration, industry expertise, and a commitment to service, this position contributes to sales growth. This is a full-time position based at our Meriden, CT branch, located at 300 Research Parkway.

Essential Functions

• Deliver exceptional customer service by providing professional, timely, and accurate support to customers primarily over the phone.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and courteously, addressing plumbing and HVAC product inquiries, pricing, availability, and order status.
• Accurately enter and process customer orders while ensuring all details meet company standards and procedures.
• Actively listen to customers to understand their needs, ask thoughtful questions, and recommend appropriate plumbing and HVAC products, with a primary focus on plumbing solutions.
• Identify opportunities for additional sales by suggesting related or complementary plumbing and HVAC materials or system components that enhance the customer’s project.
• Follow up on leads and customer inquiries via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication, reliability, and solutions-based service.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer needs are met and to connect potential accounts with the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of plumbing products and applications; familiarity with HVAC products is beneficial.
• Determine product pricing in accordance with company procedures and maintain confidentiality of pricing information.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals and performance objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Experience, Education & Skills

• Previous counter or inside sales experience in the plumbing distribution industry required.
• Familiarity with industry rules, regulations, and product standards within plumbing; HVAC knowledge is a plus.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and relationship building.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.