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.
$50,000-$60,000 Base + Commission Full-Time | Direct-Hire Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Industrial Inside Sales Representative to join an established manufacturer and supplier serving the oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, marine, power generation, and heavy transportation markets . This is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional who understands industrial customers, enjoys building relationships, and can manage the sales process from initial RFQ and quoting through order completion. Compensation $50,000-$60,000 annual base salary, depending on experience Commission opportunity in addition to base salary Full-time, career-oriented position Opportunity to grow with a well-established industrial organization What You'll Do Respond promptly to customer inquiries and RFQs by phone and email Prepare accurate, competitive quotes and bid packages Develop relationships with existing customers while identifying additional sales opportunities Promote and sell industrial products and services Follow up on quotes and work to convert opportunities into orders Communicate product capabilities, availability, lead times, pricing, and services to customers Source materials from suppliers when necessary to support customer requirements Maintain appropriate job costing and material margins Resolve customer questions and concerns quickly and professionally Work closely with operations, purchasing, production, and other internal departments Help achieve individual and team sales and booking goals Identify opportunities to move available and slow-moving inventory Maintain accurate customer, quote, and sales information Products & Markets The company manufactures and supplies products including: Industrial studs, bolts, nuts, and threaded fasteners Specialty and machined fasteners Gaskets and seals Precision-machined components Specialty industrial products and materials Customers include companies throughout the oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, marine, power generation, EPC, and transportation industries. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have previous B2B industrial sales, inside sales, customer service, estimating, or industrial distribution experience . Experience involving any of the following is highly desirable: Industrial Supply | Oil & Gas | Petrochemical | Fasteners | Bolting | Gaskets | Valves | Pipe & Fittings | PVF | Machining | Industrial Distribution | Manufacturing Qualifications Previous sales or similar customer-facing experience required Industrial or oil & gas related experience strongly preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service and relationship-building ability Comfortable negotiating pricing and closing business Strong math skills and ability to work with pricing, margins, and quotations Ability to understand technical or industrial products Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to handle multiple RFQs, quotes, and customer requests simultaneously Strong problem-solving skills High level of computer proficiency Microsoft Office / Office 365 proficiency Mechanical aptitude is a plus High school diploma or equivalent required Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who is competitive, responsive, organized, technically curious, and customer-focused . You should be comfortable picking up the phone, developing relationships, following up aggressively on opportunities, and working toward measurable sales goals. If you have experience selling into plants, refineries, industrial facilities, fabrication shops, manufacturers, contractors, or industrial distributors , we strongly encourage you to apply. Apply today with an updated résumé detailing your industrial and/or B2B sales experience.
