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Inside Sales Representative
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What they do
An Inside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company, selling primarily through phone or email contacts. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals.
$75,195 / year median in Illinois
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics. Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.
Position Summary:
Provides product information, pricing and support to customers. Services, maintains and grows existing accounts and develops targeted accounts with the goal to increase sales revenue, gross profit dollars and maximize the GP% on each account and order.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following, as well as other duties may be assigned.- Provides knowledge of product lines and applications to customers
- Calculates, quotes and negotiates price, deliveries and terms of sale
- Documents information on sales quotes for outside sales and management
- Maintains customer orders and processes paperwork for credits
- Develops a strong relationship with customers and resolve problems
- Sources materials from vendors
- Performs outgoing calls and prospects new business
- Follows up on existing quotes
- Assists in expediting customer orders and vendor purchase orders
- Communicates with outside sales, purchasing and management on new developments, sourcing, and key account information
- Attends and participates in branch sales meetings
- Provides weekly sales summary to management
- Attends manufacturers representatives education meetings on product lines and applications
- Presents annual sales budget predictions
Education and Experience:
- 1-3 years' experience in a sales role
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred
- Industrial Inside Sales, Distribution or similar experience preferred
Benefits Package:
- DailyPay Earned Wage Access
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
- Short Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Norton LifeLock
- United Pet Care Discount Program