What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales position at AGI Industries, Inc?
Description
We would be thrilled to have you join the AGI Industries, Inc. employee-owned team! This is a full-time position.
Company Overview
AGI Industries is an employee-owned (ESOP) industrial fluid handling distributor, system packager (AGI Packaged Pump Systems), and specialty valve manufacturer (Hydroplex) that has been in business since 1968. AGI commits to providing quality fluid handling solutions, world-class products, and unparalleled customer service to a diverse clientele. The company is proud to provide career longevity and a rewarding place to work by respecting our fellow employee-owners, challenging them to apply their gifts and talents, and enabling them to experience success and growth. AGI Industries is a place for its employee-owners to call home, not just a job.
What We Offer
Responsible for coordinating with the outside sales team and other members of Distribution to grow existing customer base, create new customer base, and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction. Also responsible for management of the purchasing process, including the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans, management of supplier relationships, price negotiations, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control.
Inside Sales Duties
Who You Are:
We would be thrilled to have you join the AGI Industries, Inc. employee-owned team! This is a full-time position.
Company Overview
AGI Industries is an employee-owned (ESOP) industrial fluid handling distributor, system packager (AGI Packaged Pump Systems), and specialty valve manufacturer (Hydroplex) that has been in business since 1968. AGI commits to providing quality fluid handling solutions, world-class products, and unparalleled customer service to a diverse clientele. The company is proud to provide career longevity and a rewarding place to work by respecting our fellow employee-owners, challenging them to apply their gifts and talents, and enabling them to experience success and growth. AGI Industries is a place for its employee-owners to call home, not just a job.
What We Offer
- Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill.
- Group carrier medical (UMR/UHC), dental (MetLife), and vision (Superior Vision) insurance.
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Employer-paid Life insurance, short-term and long- term disability insurance.
- Eligibility for coverage is subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods.
- 120 hours of PTO and paid holidays
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth
- Wellness Program
Responsible for coordinating with the outside sales team and other members of Distribution to grow existing customer base, create new customer base, and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction. Also responsible for management of the purchasing process, including the development and implementation of commodity strategies plans, management of supplier relationships, price negotiations, planning, production, inventory control, quality control and factory control.
Inside Sales Duties
- Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to current and potential customers in a timely manner
- Obtain accurate information from vendors relating to shipment dates and expected date of delivery
- Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed
- Fill requests for catalogs, information or samples
- Remain current on consumer preferences, changes in local codes and product developments by attending sales meetings, vendor training and trade shows, or reading trade journals
- Setup and maintain customer files
- Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction and reports findings as appropriate to suggest adjustments in alternative processes, products, pricing, etc.
- Communicate to the purchasing department unexpected increases or decreases in demand for products
- Assist in scheduled physical inventory counts
- Call-Out Service (extremely rare)
- Greet and assist walk-in customers as needed
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships
- Perform all reasonable tasks as assigned by direct supervisor or company management
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma
- 2 – 4 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing sales or similar field
- Valid Driver’s License
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good organizational skills with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment