Strategic Inside Sales Pro – Metals Industry

Tampa Bay Steel LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Bay Steel LLC is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to qualify and generate sales within established territories, focusing on exceeding customer expectations. You will quote prices, confirm material availability, and coordinate orders for stock and processed steel, delivering responsive service.

The role requires strong communication, blue print reading, and collaboration with purchasing, production, and credit teams to resolve issues promptly and maintain key accounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to read blueprints and detail drawings to discuss customer needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly language.
• Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Talk with customers by phone, email, or in person; quote prices, check material availability and delivery.
• Negotiate prices and arrange services such as machining, forming, or drilling.
• Develop understanding of the purchase order system.
• Develop business relationships and solicit new accounts.
• Handle customer complaints and coordinate with production, credit, and transportation.
• Use market knowledge to maximize profitability and service advantages.
• Assist sales manager and staff in planning strategies for key accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Coordinate special customer needs with purchasing and production as needed.
• Adhere to Quality Policy and training in related procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Sales orientation

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Tampa Bay Steel LLC is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to qualify and generate sales within established territories, focusing on exceeding customer expectations. You will quote prices, confirm material availability, and coordinate orders for stock and processed steel, delivering responsive service.

The role requires strong communication, blue print reading, and collaboration with purchasing, production, and credit teams to resolve issues promptly and maintain key accounts.