Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Handle incoming calls and deal with or direct customer problems to the proper personnel or department for resolution.
- Provide customers with pricing, availability via telephone and/or email and enter orders.
- Work with other departments on a daily basis to ensure that deliveries, pricing and questions for customers are answered in a timely manner.
- Obtain frequently required information for customers in a timely manner.
- Establish a rapport with the decision makers within their major accounts.
- Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by the supervisor.
- Initiate customer contact through telephone calls, emails, marketing surveys or sales leads in advertising.
- Complete necessary paperwork as required on a daily basis such as unauthorized deductions and credit with assistance.
- Take orders, give pricing and availability and give general information without significant supervision.
- Obtain frequently required information from customers in regards to forecasting, competition and product surveys.
- Special projects as required.
- Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and OSHAS 18001 Safety certification requirements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Skills required: typing, 10-key and basic math
- Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft package or related software desired.
- Proficient in sales skills, working with all levels of sales and distribution channels.
- Basic understanding of features, advantages and benefits for all product lines.
- Ability to handle guests (clients) during visits to the company.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Basic understanding of office procedures.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Ability to handle some types of product inquiries.
- Understanding of competition and anti-trust laws.
- Ability to collaborate on projects with others inside and outside of the department.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous inside sales a definite plus.
- Technical skills and understanding
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment.
- Eye/hand coordination greater than 50% of the time.
- Visual strain greater than 50% of the time.
- Listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling and keyboarding.
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