Inside Sales Specialist – Automotive

Prysmian; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian, located in Paragould, AR, is seeking a motivated individual to support its Automotive team. The role involves managing customer inquiries and orders, collaborating with different functional areas to ensure satisfaction, and responding promptly to requests.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in sales or customer service and a relevant degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Prysmian values diverse backgrounds and is committed to fostering inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in sales, customer service, or account management.
• Strong leadership behaviors aligned with company values.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sales by managing quote requests and customer inquiries.
• Process customer orders and manage daily communications.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales management

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

AS 400 Mainframe

Job description

Team Overview And Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role will be to support the Automotive team located in Paragould, AR and may require some intermittent travel. In this role, you will respond to all inquiries from new and established customers, process requests for quotes, enter orders, managed from inception to completion, and work with all functional areas throughout the specified Specialty or Automotive organization to ensure customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Support the sale of products by partnering with Outside Sales and/or Agents to increase sales by managing quote requests, sales leads, product promotions and analysis of sales data
• Could manage a minimum of 50 customer requests daily, including phone calls, e-mails, faxes, EDI and other forms of electronic communication
• Manage quote requests and analyze data supplied by our customer; and provide pricing and product availability in a timely fashion
• Upon successful completion of training, empowered to make pricing decisions based on price guidelines, market feedback, and recommendations from Outside Sales
• Process orders from customers and acknowledge within posted guidelines for various Specialty markets as needed by the business
• Process customer returns and claims in a timely manner and initiate a corrective action if necessary
• Provide back-up assistance and coverage for other teams as needed
• Interface with various departments within the company, including Shipping, Scheduling, Quality, Manufacturing, Credit, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management, in order to meet the needs of the customer and to ensure timely delivery and accurate receipt of products
• Review and interpret customer specifications, applications, and terms and conditions with assistance from Engineering or Marketing
• Continuously develop product knowledge through internal and/or external training initiatives
• Participate in cross-functional projects impacting the department and the organization
• Be the voice of the customer to the Prysmian organization

Key Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least 2 years or more relevant work experience
• Experience in sales, customer service, and/or account management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems
• Analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Above average technical aptitude to understand product functionality, specifications, and applications
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Desire and ability to excel in a rapidly changing, fast‑paced environment
• Motivated both individually and on a team level
• Organizational, time management, multi‑tasking, and follow‑up skills
• Driven to provide accuracy and excellence daily
• Strong leadership behaviors related to Prysmian values: Drive, Simplicity, Trust

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of EDI, ERP systems such as SAP or AS 400 Mainframe a plus
• Knowledge of Wire and Cable industry and experience in distribution environment a plus

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.