Inside Sales Specialist - The Toro Company

ttc; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Onsite café & Caribou Coffee

Hybrid work schedule

Wellness facilities

Volunteer hours

Summer hours

Central location

Job summary

The Toro Company, headquartered in Bloomington, MN, seeks an Inside Sales Specialist to grow our regional business. You will manage forecasts, respond to dealer inquiries, configure orders, coordinate shipments, and support channel partners in a hybrid in-office and remote environment.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in business and 1–2 years of related experience, with strong communication and MS Office skills. Travel 10–15% across North America may be required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Business or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in similar role.
• Great communication skills (written & spoken).
• Prior customer service experience.
• Technical experience with MS Office - advanced Excel & Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Obtain annual forecasts and orders on a monthly basis.
• Respond to rental and dealer inquiries related to (personally or by referral within Toro).
• Order configuration, shipment coordination and tracking.
• Pricing quotes and product availability checks.
• Cultivation of new orders and support for business unit sales accounts.
• Follow orders through the order and invoicing process.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Education

B.S. Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

EDI

Access Database

Job description

Inside Sales Specialist - The Toro Company

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Obtaining annual forecasts and orders on a monthly basis
• Inside sales territory support includes but not limited to: Responding to rental and dealer inquiries related to (personally or by referral within Toro):
• Order configuration
• Shipment coordination and tracking
• Equipment transfers
• Programming
• Pricing quotes
• Product availability
• Consignment inventory
• Cultivation of new orders
• Finance and Floorplan
• New channel partner training
• Support for business unit sales accounts: Review and communicate orders to business unit accounts
• Follow orders through the order and invoicing process
• Work with independent sales representatives as needed to ensure completion of direct sales
• Communicate monthly with business unit sales channel: Reinforce importance and value of sales channel commitment
• Gain field marketing information on a timely basis
• Assist territory managers in the sale of assigned business unit products and accessories
• Obtain inventory and retail sales progress on a monthly basis

Full job description will be provided to final candidate at point of offer.

Other Job-Related Components

• 10 - 15% Travel (North America)
• Represents business unit at external functions such as Dealer Training events and Trade Shows.
• In office environment.

What Do You Need?

• B.S. Business or related field
• One to two (1-2) years of experience in similar role
• Great communication skills (written & spoken)
• Prior customer service experience
• Technical experience with MS Office - advanced Excel & Power Point

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP
• EDI
• Access Database
• Bilingual - English and French Canadian

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Location - Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!
• Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
• Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Summer Hours - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
• Flexible Work Arrangements - This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in a hybrid way, with some time spent in office and some from home, has promoted team building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $68,000 - $85,000. Cash compensation is one piece