Inside Sales Representative/Inside Account Manager

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Obrien Steel - Peoria, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Peoria, IL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

O'Brien Steel is seeking a highly motivated Inside Sales Representative to manage day-to-day transactions for assigned accounts, promote products, and ensure excellent customer service. This role involves responding to customer inquiries, negotiating pricing, and coordinating with outside sales representatives to meet customer needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day transactions for assigned accounts via phone or email
• Responding to customer quotes in a timely manner
• Following up on previously quoted business
• Entering new customer orders
• Negotiating with customers on pricing, due date, and other commitments
• Coordinating sales plan with outside sales representatives and management
• Developing a good understanding of our customers and their products/needs
• Monitoring in-process orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Prospecting new business
• Preparing sales reports for management and customers
• Developing strong relationships with assigned accounts

Requirements

• 2+ years of sales or sales management experience
• Manufacturing or steel related experience preferred
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong conversational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance