Inside Sales Specialist

Combined Public Communications; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Public Communications is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to assist regional sales teams with proposals, RFP responses, and sales materials. The role requires organizing customer data in the CRM, coordinating with multiple departments, and maintaining knowledge of CPC offerings.

The candidate will use MS Office and basic Adobe tools, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to timely, accurate sales support and tradeshow coordination.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in inside sales or sales support preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Ability to learn CRM software.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support regional sales representatives with proposal preparation, documentation, and sales materials
• Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to timelines
• Prepare and format proposals, presentations, and supporting documents
• Maintain and update customer and opportunity information within CRM software
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of CPC products, services, and solutions
• Coordinate internally with sales, operations, and other departments as needed to support sales efforts
• Assist with tracking sales activity, deadlines, and follow-ups
• Respond to internal and external sales-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create and manage sales materials
• Use basic Adobe tools to edit, format, and manage documents as needed
• Work in an office environment on a daily basis
• Help Coordinate Tradeshows

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

multitasking

Team-oriented attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sales-related training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe PDF editing

CRM software

Job description

The Inside Sales Representative supports the CPC sales organization by assisting regional sales representatives, responding to customer inquiries, preparing proposals, and managing sales-related documentation. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Inside Sales Representative plays a key role in supporting sales growth by ensuring timely, accurate, and professional sales support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regional sales representatives with proposal preparation, documentation, and sales materials
• Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to timelines
• Prepare and format proposals, presentations, and supporting documents
• Maintain and update customer and opportunity information within CRM software
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of CPC products, services, and solutions
• Coordinate internally with sales, operations, and other departments as needed to support sales efforts
• Assist with tracking sales activity, deadlines, and follow-ups
• Respond to internal and external sales-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create and manage sales materials
• Use basic Adobe tools to edit, format, and manage documents as needed
• Work in an office environment on a daily basis
• Help Coordinate Tradeshows

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or sales-related training a plus
• Prior experience in inside sales, sales support, customer service, or administrative support preferred,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with basic Adobe products (PDF editing, formatting)
• Ability and willingness to learn and use CRM software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Office-based position
• Fast-paced and deadline-driven at times
• Collaboration with sales and cross-functional teams