Inside Sales Specialist

Aston Carter; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a dedicated Sales Support Specialist to provide outstanding post-sales support for residential and commercial customers. The role emphasizes building long-term client relationships, supporting the outside sales team, and driving sales growth in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage inventory-related tasks, coordinate with internal teams, and use ERP systems and Excel to track orders and analyze data.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales support or customer service, preferably in a business-to-business environment.
• 1–3 years of sales experience with a strong comfort level on the telephone and honest, direct communication.
• Experience in sales support, logistics, and data entry.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and post-sales support to ensure client satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
• Answer incoming calls from existing clients and proactively make outbound calls to provide order status updates and address issues.
• Support the outside sales team with client correspondence, follow-up communications, and coordination of customer needs.
• Manage assigned product responsibilities, including monitoring inventory levels, assisting with indirect product sourcing, and managing inventory turns.
• Promote designated products to inside sales employees and assist in developing product pricing strategies and promotional literature.
• Set personal sales quotas and work consistently toward meeting or exceeding these targets.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation related to orders, customer interactions, and sales activities.
• Use ERP systems and Excel to track orders, inventory, and customer information, and to support sales reporting and analysis.
• Communicate clearly and professionally via email and phone, ensuring timely responses and honest, transparent communication with customers.
• Plan and manage daily activities as a self-starter, creating and executing a personal plan of action to meet customer and business needs.
• Identify key customer issues during telephone conversations, evaluate relevant facts, and recommend appropriate plans of action to resolve concerns.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through positive interactions and consistent follow-through.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics, accurate order fulfillment, and timely delivery of products.
• Demonstrate a competitive, results-focused mindset and an internal drive to perform at a high level.

Skills

Customer service

Inside sales

Phone communication

Data entry

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Sales Support Specialist

Job Description

The Sales Support Specialist provides outstanding customer service and post-sales support to residential and commercial building product customers. This role focuses on strengthening long-term client relationships, supporting the outside sales team, managing product and inventory-related tasks, and contributing to sales growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and post-sales support to ensure client satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
• Answer incoming calls from existing clients and proactively make outbound calls to provide order status updates and address any issues that may arise.
• Support the outside sales team with client correspondence, follow-up communications, and coordination of customer needs.
• Manage assigned product responsibilities, including monitoring inventory levels, assisting with indirect product sourcing, and managing inventory turns.
• Promote designated products to inside sales employees and assist in developing product pricing strategies and promotional literature.
• Set personal sales quotas and work consistently toward meeting or exceeding these targets.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation related to orders, customer interactions, and sales activities.
• Use ERP systems and Excel to track orders, inventory, and customer information, and to support sales reporting and analysis.
• Communicate clearly and professionally via email and phone, ensuring timely responses and honest, transparent communication with customers.
• Plan and manage daily activities as a self-starter, creating and executing a personal plan of action to meet customer and business needs.
• Identify key customer issues during telephone conversations, evaluate relevant facts, and recommend appropriate plans of action to resolve concerns.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through positive interactions and consistent follow-through.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics, accurate order fulfillment, and timely delivery of products.
• Demonstrate a competitive, results-focused mindset and an internal drive to perform at a high level.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in sales support or customer service, preferably in a business-to-business environment.
• 1–3 years of sales experience with a strong comfort level on the telephone and honest, direct communication.
• Experience in sales support, logistics, and data entry.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in Rockaway, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will operate in a professional office environment within a growing wholesale distribution business that serves customers nationwide. The position involves frequent phone and email communication with clients and close collaboration with inside and outside sales teams. You will regularly use ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage orders, inventory, and customer information. The environment is fast-paced, results-oriented, and supportive of individuals who take initiative, demonstrate strong follow-through, and are eager to grow their skills and potentially move into a permanent position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denville, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denville,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.