Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: 

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated Inside Sales representative to join our business. This job entails selling and/or introducing the company to both new and established clients. Quoting customers and taking orders from customers. Duties involve entering, tracking and following up on orders. During the order execution process inside sales people coordinate between operations and the outside sales people to meet or exceed customer expectations. Most important is build relationship with current and prospective customers.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and expanding customer database.
• Attending sales group meetings.
• Capturing of accurate and complete information in customer relationship management.
• Quoting and handling order execution from acceptance to completion.
• Coordinating between customer and traffic dispatcher to insure on-time delivery of material.
• Communicating with customers in regards to current relative market information and capturing relative feedback.
• Obtain and provide feedback on Competitor pricing/equipment to Management
• Establish creditable relationships with new customers and maintain ongoing relationships with existing customer base
• Manage a database of potential customers and contact them on a regular base for new opportunities
• Team with Outside Sales Rep to build a pipeline of opportunities and close sales
• Make Outbound Sales calls to prospect new customers provided by OSR/Mgt.
• Note suggestions or complaints and communicate to the Quality/Operations group.
• Utilize CRM Software to keep track of important customer ‘touches’.
• Support the Quality System of the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of University or College with a major in Business Administration or Marketing preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous interaction and experience working with customers, preferably within the steel industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly developed customer service skills.
• At least 3 years of work experience in Inside Sales.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Problem solving and creative thinking.
• Excellent communications and telephone sales personality skills.
• Effective time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize day-to-day activities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Stelplan experience is a plus.

Other:• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.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.