Remote Inside Sales Specialist — Accounts & Forecasting

216 Altera Semiconductor Technology Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera seeks an organized Inside Sales Representative to support the field sales team and serve as the operational link between account managers, FAEs, distribution partners, and customers in the Lead-to-Order process.

This commission-based role focuses on account management, revenue forecast, order processing, design inquiries, and back-office support, with exposure to ERP tools and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or related field.
• 3+ years in sales support, inside sales, or sales operations in high-tech industries.
• Familiarity with high-touch technical sales and distribution models.
• Strong communication and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers in partnership with field sales.
• Provide back-office support: pricing, quotes, and process documentation.
• Handle orders, IP/tools licensing, and inquiries with timely follow-up.
• Coordinate with distribution, field sales, and central teams on escalations.
• Analyze demand signals to prepare consolidated sales forecasts.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and ensure distributor margins are correct.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on contracts, pricing, and compliance.

Skills

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Excel

ERP tools

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer-focused

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business

Tools

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

Altera seeks an organized Inside Sales Representative to support the field sales team and serve as the operational link between account managers, FAEs, distribution partners, and customers in the Lead-to-Order process.

This commission-based role focuses on account management, revenue forecast, order processing, design inquiries, and back-office support, with exposure to ERP tools and Salesforce.