Inside Sales Representative

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Inside Sales Representative Job Description The Inside Sales Representative provides technical assistance to customers and supports the outside sales team by offering product recommendations, interpreting specifications, and managing the order process. This role focuses on understanding customer applications, preparing accurate quotations, tracking projects, and processing orders to improve the efficiency and satisfaction of the customer base. Responsibilities Provide technical assistance to customers and outside sales teams to support daily requirements and project opportunities. Make informed product recommendations based on customer applications and technical needs. Interpret plant and material specifications to ensure accurate product selection and application. Secure project take-offs and gather all necessary information to prepare accurate quotations. Prepare detailed and timely quotations, including determining appropriate pricing and margins. Track projects from initial inquiry through completion to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to timelines. Process customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all details are correct and complete. Follow orders through fulfillment to ensure critical delivery dates are met and communicate status updates as needed. Assist customers with material specifications, take-offs, and application-related questions. Provide solutions to customer applications by leveraging a thorough understanding of products and their uses. Collaborate with procurement and finance departments to support pricing, order processing, and project requirements. Perform outbound calls to support account management, follow up on quotations, and maintain strong customer relationships. Maintain accurate data entry for quotes, orders, and customer information to support efficient sales operations. Essential Skills Experience in inside sales with a focus on technical products or applications. Ability to provide technical assistance and support to customers and sales teams. Proficiency in making product recommendations based on customer applications and specifications. Strong skills in interpreting plant and material specifications. Experience preparing detailed quotations, including determining pricing and margins. Ability to process and track customer orders accurately from entry through delivery. Competence in outbound calling to support sales and account management activities. Strong data entry skills with attention to accuracy and detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with procurement and finance teams. Strong problem-solving skills to provide solutions for customer applications. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for working with customers and internal teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications Desire and ability to develop a thorough technical understanding of products and their applications. Experience providing technical support for both day-to-day customer needs and larger project opportunities. Familiarity with project take-offs and material specification assistance. Comfort working in a fast-paced sales environment with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines. Strong organizational skills to manage quotes, orders, and project tracking efficiently. Work Environment The Inside Sales Representative works in an office-based environment, collaborating closely with customers, outside sales teams, procurement, and finance. The role involves frequent use of computers and sales systems for data entry, quotation preparation, order processing, and project tracking. The position typically follows standard business hours, with periods of higher activity during peak project and quotation cycles. The work setting emphasizes accuracy, responsiveness, and teamwork to meet customer needs and ensure timely delivery of products. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $64000.00 - $72800.00/yr. 401k health insurance person and company based performance bonus Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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