Inside Sales Representative (With Gradual Transition to Outside Sales Rep)

Round Ground Metals; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Ground Metals is seeking a proactive sales professional to drive new opportunities in a fast-paced setting. You will perform outbound and inbound outreach, craft targeted messaging, and nurture prospects to close deals.

The role emphasizes disciplined follow-up, CRM data maintenance, and collaboration with partners to identify buying trends and market insights, with a strong focus on qualification and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business or related field.
• 1–3 years' sales experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails.
• Prospect call preparation including company background research and other pertinent lead information.
• Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management.
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.

Skills

Lead generation

CRM systems

Cold calling

Qualifying leads

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The ideal candidate is a competitive self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales.

The ideal candidate is a competitive self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales.

Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Prospect call preparation including company background research and other pertinent lead information
• Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business
• At least 1 - 3 years' of sales experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work