Inside Sales Associate

Elite Talent Solutions was established to connect future employees and employers together to meet their needs. With over twenty years of experience to leverage we can match the most qualified employees to meet the employer’s needs. We provide the future employees with a personal process and allows them a point of contact through the hiring process.

Tennessee Machine Tool (TMT) is a WBENC certified industrial distribution company providing cutting tools, abrasives, measuring equipment, and machinery by providing technical expertise to our customers by applying technical solutions to promote continuous improvements. TMT is seeking an experienced sales professional that will be responsible for processing sales orders, placing purchasing orders, and assisting the accounting department with client relations, project management, and procurement. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of all inside sales associates to learn TMT product lines and will be able to specify the correct tooling for end user applications.

INSIDE SALES ASSOCIATE:

• Screen sales calls and route calls to appropriate team members.
• Process quotes, sales orders, invoices, and purchase orders.  
• Obtain quotes from vendors.
• Provide quotes from vendors to customers.
• Initiate return requests and provide documentation to appropriate staff for processing.
• Work with vendors and customers to resolve returns, credits, and pricing discrepancies.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Assist with daily open order transactions.
• Build and manage a pipeline of clients

QUALIFICATIONS: Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Distribution background is helpful, but not required.

• Experience with QuickBooks inventory software or similar programs is a plus
• Ability to adapt prioritization timelines with good time management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, results oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
• Professional, positive demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Problem solver who sees process improvement as an opportunity to drive growth and efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suit; Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Use of basic office equipment, multi-line phone.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ETS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military and veteran status, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.