Inside Sales Associate Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Sales Associate for a company based in Katy, Texas. The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for supporting the team by selling products, servicing existing customers, developing new customer relationships, and ensuring timely follow-up with existing and prospective accounts. This position also performs clerical, administrative, and operational support activities to assist the sales team and help maintain a smooth flow of communication between customers, Sales, Operations, and Finance. Pay Rate $15.00 an hour Schedule and Hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Inside Sales Associate Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer accounts, sell company products, and identify opportunities to establish new accounts.
• Plan and organize daily work schedules to call on existing and prospective customers, sales outlets, and other trade contacts.
• Learn and understand each customer's business needs in order to tailor sales presentations and product recommendations.
• Prepare customized quote sheets and sales presentations based on customer requirements.
• Submit customer orders to Operations and Finance using the appropriate sales and shipping forms.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure timely follow-up on quotes, orders, shipments, and customer needs.
• Keep management informed by submitting activity reports, including daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly or annual territory analyses as requested.
• Monitor competitors and gather current marketplace information, including pricing, products, new items, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, and market trends.
• Recommend improvements to products, services, and company policies based on customer feedback, sales results, and competitive developments.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints by investigating issues, developing solutions, following up with customers, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Maintain accurate customer and prospect records within company contact files and historical reports.
• Support sales staff with clerical, administrative, and customer service-related tasks.
• Contribute to team goals and company objectives by completing related duties as assigned.
• Meet assigned sales goals, quotas, and performance expectations.
• Travel to trade shows, customer meetings, showroom presentations, and other industry events as needed.
• Assist with building product displays for the showroom, trade shows, and other industry events.
• Work weekends as needed based on company, customer, or trade show requirements Inside Sales Associate Qualifications and Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong sales, presentation, prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to meet sales goals and quota requirements.
• Excellent customer service and client relationship skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, data entry, email, and standard office software.
• Ability to prepare professional customer communications, quote sheets, and reports.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to assist with building and setting up product displays for showrooms, trade shows, and industry events.
• Photography and Photoshop skills are a plus and add substantial value.

Job Type Full-time, temporary Benefits Weekly Pay Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 401(k) Retirement Plan Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates. Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 713.730.7447 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at: Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch 9630 Westheimer Rd Suite 700 Houston, TX 77063 Bonus Opportunity! We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. About Automation Personnel Services Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.

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11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026). Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026). Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association. Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine. Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025). Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Get that New Job Feeling! Apply Today! Equal Opportunity Employer APSHoustonWest