Customer Service and Inside Sales Representative

Overview

About the Company

Bring your customer focus, analytical mindset, and operational coordination skills to Hermes Abrasives, a cutting-edge subsidiary of WALTER Surface Technologies. Since 1952, WALTER has built a reputation for high quality and innovation in surface treatment technologies and is a global leader in high-performance solutions for the metalworking industry. Our philosophy centers on empowering customers to work smarter and achieve excellence through superior technology, products, performance, safety, and durability—driving increased productivity and profitability.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Customer Support & Internal Sales Representative to support North American Coated Abrasives operations. This hybrid role blends customer service excellence with internal sales, pricing analysis, and operational coordination. This position serves as a primary liaison between customers, Territory Sales Managers, Customer Service, Finance, and global manufacturing partners. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while protecting margin, ensuring order accuracy, and maintaining service standards. This is a cross-functional role with direct impact on customer satisfaction, pricing integrity, inventory management, and overall account health.

Responsibilities

• Order Management & Fulfillment
• Accurately enter, manage, and monitor customer orders in SAP.
• Coordinate production schedules, inventory levels, and delivery timelines.
• Expedite orders and coordinate air freight/import shipments when required.
• Track lost or damaged shipments and manage return logistics.
• Maintain open order and inventory forecast reports (P2D).
• Proactively communicate order updates, delays, and changes to customers.
• Pricing & Profitability Management
• Approve and analyze pricing requests within established guidelines.
• Evaluate margin impact using cost-of-goods data.
• Generate material numbers to determine cost structures.
• Prepare and maintain Competitive Pricing Reports (CPRs).
• Support special pricing arrangements and volume-based agreements.
• Provide historical cost and margin analysis to Territory Sales Managers.
• Customer & Account Management
• Serve as primary contact for customer and distributor inquiries.
• Oversee new account applications and evaluate credit worthiness.
• Maintain SAP account records and documentation.
• Resolve service issues, complaints, returns, and disputes.
• Provide invoices, delivery notes, and pricing documentation upon request.
• Inventory & Financial Support
• Monitor consignment and ABR inventory accounts.
• Prepare inventory count sheets and reconcile discrepancies.
• Support Accounts Receivable with past-due balances and disputes.
• Upload invoices to customer portals and assist with reconciliation requests.
• Sales & Operational Support
• Support Territory Sales Managers with profitability analysis and reporting.
• Prepare open order and sales activity reports.
• Coordinate international shipments and proforma invoices.
• Assist Customer Service with escalated issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 2 years of experience in Customer Service, Sales Support, or Inside Sales
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• D365 CRM experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States

Required Skills

• Customer Service Excellence: Responsive, solution-oriented, and professional
• Pricing & Margin Analysis: Understands cost drivers and profitability impact
• ERP & CRM Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of SAP and D365
• Supply Chain Coordination: Aligns production, logistics, and customer demand
• Financial Acumen: Cost awareness and margin sensitivity
• Organizational Agility: Manages multiple priorities under deadlines
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in orders, pricing, and documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively across Sales, Finance, and Operations

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–5 years of experience in Sales Operations or Internal Sales
• SAP experience
• Experience in coated abrasives or industrial distribution
• Familiarity with pricing models and margin analysis

Pay range and compensation package

Hybrid office environment with cross-functional collaboration. Hourly / Non-Exempt (FLSA). Department: Internal Sales.

Equal Opportunity Statement

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Orders are entered accurately with minimal rework or corrections
• Pricing approvals align with margin targets and company guidelines
• Customers receive proactive communication and timely resolution of issues
• Inventory and consignment accounts remain accurate and reconciled
• Territory Sales Managers receive reliable profitability and sales reporting
• Reduced disputes, improved on-time delivery, and strengthened customer relationships
• Consistent execution that protects both service standards and profitability

#FTP

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using an ERP system?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Salary : $45,000