Inside Sales Representative

Job Type Full-time Description Job Responsibilities : Handling telephone calls and greeting walk-in customers regarding inquires, material products, pricing, availability, product uses, credit terms and delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

The essential authorities, responsibilities and functions consist of, but are not limited to the following : *

Customer contact

o Takes sales calls by phone, email or fax

o Recommends and sells material to meet customers needs

o Makes outgoing sales calls

o Solicits future customer contacts

o Prepares quotations

o Prepares Sales Orders

o Prepares Transfer Orders

o Prepares and maintains quote documentation with accurate pricing, credit terms and delivery schedule

Contacts vendors and / or branch locations for materials not in warehouse stock to meet customer needs

Prepares and submits sales orders for material using specific computer software programs

Coordinates with production staff and Branch Manager (as necessary) to establish accurate and timely delivery of customer orders, including date, location and method

Expedites sales orders and any related vendor purchase orders

Tracks quotes

Abides by all company policies and procedures

Prepares quote documentation, contracts and RFI responses for potential customers using specific computer software programs

Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required

Requirements Skills Required :

Valid drivers license with clear driving record

Good attitude

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Team Player

Working knowledge in modern office hardware and software

Good communication skills (Verbal, Phone and Written)

Outgoing personality

Organized

Self-motivated

Delegation skills

Dependable, Excellent work ethic

Open to new ideas

Good at multi-tasking

Good social skills

Strong computer application skills

o MS Excel

o Google Apps, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets

Ability to read and understand drawings a plus

Ability to sense and relate observations to business opportunity, written and oral

Safety Minded

Safety :

Being a responsible employee for Huntington Steel & Supply Company Inc., which includes performing all work in a safe environment, being trained in the proper safety requirements and performing all work in a quality manner

Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

Must be able to sit for long periods of time

Works mostly indoors

Education and Experience :

4- Year degree preferred

2- Year degree acceptable with superior skills / experience

Vocational school diploma acceptable with superior skills / experience if steel industry based

3-5 years sales experience

Familiarity with the terminology and products of the steel service center industry a plus