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Dakota Riggers & Tool Supply, Inc. – Sioux Falls, SD (Onsite)
Dakota Riggers is looking for a customer-focused, detail-oriented Inside Sales Specialist to join our growing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about helping customers find the right solutions. This role is an excellent opportunity to build your career in industrial distribution.
About the Role
As an Inside Sales Specialist, you’ll be a key relationship-builder for Dakota Riggers—supporting new and existing customers across rigging, safety supplies, material handling, and related product lines. You’ll provide top-tier service, process orders, manage quotes, and collaborate closely with our outside sales, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure every customer receives accurate, timely support.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and grow sales within an assigned customer portfolio through proactive outreach and relationship management
- Respond to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in-person, providing accurate product information, pricing, and availability
- Enter and process orders within our ERP system while ensuring accuracy in quotes, documentation, and fulfillment
- Recommend additional or alternative products based on customer needs and project requirements
- Partner with internal teams to support seamless order execution
- Follow up on open quotes and backorders to drive conversions and keep customers informed
- Assist walk-in customers at the front counter
- Stay current on product knowledge, vendor updates, and industry trends
- Troubleshoot issues and escalate challenges when needed
- Support inventory management, including returns, stock checks, and cycle counts
- Uphold Dakota Riggers’ safety, service, and professionalism standards
What You Bring
- Experience in inside sales, customer service, or a related role (preferred)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to learn technical product information and apply it to customer solutions
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Computer proficiency; ERP/order-entry experience is a plus
Work Environment
- Full-time onsite role in an industrial distribution/warehouse setting
- Occasional lifting or movement of product materials
- Professional engagement with customers, vendors, and internal teams
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- A supportive, team-focused culture grounded in craftsmanship and exceptional service