Remote Sales Specialist

Bekaert; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert, a global leader in steel wire transformation and coatings, is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Representative to join our Atlanta team. The Inside Sales Representative will prospect new business opportunities, onboard new customers, and service existing accounts alongside Regional Sales Managers.

This hybrid position is based at our Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA. A BA/BS and 2–3 years of inside sales experience (manufacturing/B2B preferred) are required, along with strong customer

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business admin, sales or marketing.
• 2–3 years inside sales experience in manufacturing or B2B.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Administrative skills incl. forecasting and call reports; experience with Microsoft CRM, SAP and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
• Competitive mindset and drive to win.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers to ensure repeat business.
• Generate new business by prospecting and making connections with decision makers.
• Respond to customer inquiries, evaluate opportunities, and manage leads in CRM.
• Provide product information and presentations to potential customers as needed.
• Enter sales orders and manage orderbook to meet customer expectations.
• Facilitate achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with the finance team as needed.
• Attend tradeshows and events as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and product developments.

Skills

Prospecting

CRM experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft CRM

SAP

Excel

Job description

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As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

We are looking for an experienced Inside Sales Representative to join our team. The Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for prospecting new business opportunities, onboarding new customers, and servicing existing accounts alongside Regional Sales Managers.

This position is a hybrid/3 day in office per week based in our Corporate Office, Atlanta, GA (Cobb County)

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers to ensure repeat business
• Generate new business by prospecting and making connections with decision makers
• Respond to customer inquiries, evaluate opportunities, and manage leads in CRM
• Provide product information and presentations to potential customers as needed
• Enter sales orders and manage orderbook to meet customer expectations
• Facilitate achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Collaborate with the finance team as needed
• Attend tradeshows and events as needed
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and product developments.

About You

• BA/BS degree (preferably Business Administration, Sales or Marketing)
• Minimun of 2-3 years of inside sales experience (preferably in manufacturing and/or B2B Inside Sales)
• Customer Service Orientated
• Interpersonal skills necessary to sell, negotiate and close business with customers
• Effective communication and listening skills when answering phone calls from customers and associating with peers
• Administrative Skills (Forecasting, Call Reports; familiarity with Microsoft CRM, SAP and Excel)
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work
• A competitive mindset and a passion to win

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers