Inside Sales Professional

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, our client has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. Our family-owned and operated business values hard work, integrity, and ethics.

Our client is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary: Provides product information, pricing, and support to customers. Services, maintains, and grows existing accounts and develops targeted accounts to increase sales revenue, and gross profit dollars and maximize the GP% on each account and order. Must report to the San Jose branch 5 days a week.

2 to 5 years of plastic distribution experience is mandatory!

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Provides knowledge of product lines and applications to Customers
• Calculates, quotes, and negotiates prices, deliveries, and terms of sale
• Documents information on sales quotes for Outside Sales and Management
• Enters and Reviews customer orders and processes paperwork for credits
• Develop a strong relationship with customers and resolve problems
• Source materials from vendors
• Performs outgoing calls and prospects new business
• Follows up on existing quotes
• Assists in expediting customer orders and vendor purchase orders
• Communicate with outside sales, purchasing, and management on new developments, sourcing, and key account information
• Attends and participates in branch sales meetings
• Provides weekly sales summary to management
• Attends manufacturers ’ representatives’ education meetings on product lines and applications
• Presents annual sales budget predictions

Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment
• Knowledge of CRM software

Education and Experience: (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred