Strategic Inside Sales Rep — Commission Eligible

CSS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on sales

Job summary

CSS in Lexington, KY seeks an Inside Sales Representative to engage with existing customers, increase sales, and upsell products and services. You will collaborate with outside sales to meet goals and use proactive selling to expand the current book of accounts.

The role involves taking orders by phone and email, quoting and tracking delivery dates, and continuously improving processes. A high school diploma is required; 2–4 years of sales experience is preferred. Travel up to 25% is possible.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–4 years in sales and sales administration; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills, however fully competent and productive professional contributor.
• Previous electrical experience highly preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, and ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%.

Responsibilities

• Obtains orders through email and telephone calls, verifies and enters items, transfers orders to fulfillment, explains stock-outs and expected delivery dates.
• Increases orders by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checks customer’s buying history.
• Owns, qualifies and develops opportunities passed from marketing, outside sales, and national accounts.
• Identifies ways for continuous improvement of processes.
• Prepares, generates, and follows up on quotations to secure orders or determine reason for loss of order.
• Reviews open customer order reports and takes action on open items, including those at risk of delivery date.
• Maintains distribution system backorder and expediting reports and notices, and customer notification.
• Reports industry trends, competitive pricing and customer feedback to management.

Skills

Sales experience

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Team environment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CSS in Lexington, KY seeks an Inside Sales Representative to engage with existing customers, increase sales, and upsell products and services. You will collaborate with outside sales to meet goals and use proactive selling to expand the current book of accounts.

The role involves taking orders by phone and email, quoting and tracking delivery dates, and continuously improving processes. A high school diploma is required; 2–4 years of sales experience is preferred. Travel up to 25% is possible.