Sales Desk Representative - Press Brake

Wilson Tool Canada; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 3,542,000 - 5,625,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Tool International is seeking a customer service professional to manage orders, quotes, and customer inquiries in a technically demanding role within the Press Brake tooling industry.

The position emphasizes understanding complex tooling solutions, communicating with customers across channels, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure accurate tooling recommendations and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering, Business, Communications or related.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Customer service work experience.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to communicate technical product and manufacturing related information.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate complex and technical tooling solutions for our customers.
• Answer phones and e-mails to take orders and process quotes utilizing the SAP ERP system.
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, fax, or face to face with all aspects of their account and orders.
• Assist customers with questions and problems to be able to provide them with the best tooling solutions.
• Review customer applications and prints to determine the correct tooling solution that best serves the customer.
• Check delivery information, calculations, and initial engineering of special jobs; check all details of write-ups.
• Provide support to co-workers, outside sales agents, designers, and outside distributors.
• Process customer mail and file paperwork.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal communications

English proficiency

Technical product communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

College degree in Engineering, Business, Communications or related

Tools

SAP ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for all customer service functions including answering telephones and e-mails, processing quotes and orders per customer requirements, identifying and recommending tooling solutions for customer applications, problem solving for the customer, tracking orders, and following up with internal and external customers. All of which are for complex and technical jobs in the Press Brake industry.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and communicate complex and technical tooling solutions for our customers.
• Answer phones and e-mails to take orders and process quotes utilizing the SAP ERP system.
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, fax, or face to face with all aspects of their account and orders.
• Assist customers with questions and problems to be able to provide them with the best tooling solutions.
• Review customer applications and prints to determine the correct tooling solution that best serves the customer.
• Check delivery information, calculations, and initial engineering of special jobs; check all details of write-ups.
• Provide support to co-workers, outside sales agents, designers, and outside distributors.
• Process customer mail and file paperwork.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in Engineering, Business, Communications or related.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Customer service work experience.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to communicate technical product and complex manufacturing related information.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical sales and manufacturing work experience.
• Technical mathematics knowledge to calculate dimensions and clearances.
• SAP experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and writing clearly and concisely.
• Team Player - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals and work well in a team environment. Ability to recognize and show consideration for others.
• Problem Solving/Innovative - Ability to find a creative solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside; Office and some manufacturing floor. Some travel may be required to visit customer sites or support trade shows.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous sit throughout the workday
• Continuous work on computer throughout the workday
• Continuous reaching forward between shoulder/waist
• Continuous bending/twisting/rotating and simple grasping and writing
• Continuous exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and/or fumes
• Frequent standing and walking throughout manufacturing and office environments
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Definitions:

Continuous Frequent Occasional

5-8 hrs./shift 2-5 hrs./shift Up to 2 hrs./shift

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time; 1 st shift

COMPENSATION

$25.71 - $40.83 / hr. depending on experience and qualifications

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION

Outside applicants and current employees interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Wilson Tool International supports internal growth and promotion from within whenever possible to help fill open positions.

The company will establish the required qualifications and expectations for each open position. Eligibility and consideration may also be influenced by factors such as experience in the current role, department workload, business needs, and overall organizational considerations.

Selection will be based on the position requirements and each candidate’s qualifications, including relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, past performance, and alignment with the needs of the role. Interviews may be utilized as part of the selection process to help identify the most qualified candidate. Interviews cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.

Wilson Tool is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply. EEO is the Law