What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales Customer Service Representative position at Texas Aerospace Technologies?
POSITION TITLE
Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative
DEPARTMENT
Sales
REPORTING SUPERVISOR
VP Sales
DIRECT REPORTS
None
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Inside Sales & Sales Administration
Sales Administration
- Provide order acknowledgements, reviewing billing/shipping addresses, terms, contract requirements, PN/description, pricing, end user, and export compliance.
- Manage distribution & service order processing, ensuring AS9100 contract review compliance.
- Process customer orders in BC (sales order entry, promised/ship dates, certifications, pricing, tariffs, G/L charges).
- Manage shipping process (domestic & international), including freight forwarder coordination, export documentation, EEI filings, and shipment tracking.
- Generate and send customer invoices, ensuring all shipment/invoice details are accurate.
- Maintain customer and vendor portals as administrator where needed.
Inside Sales Support
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, delivery, certifications, and terms for quotes.
- Prepare and issue customer quotations, ensuring compliance with export regulations.
- Follow up on vendor leads and open sales quotes.
- Support sales management with product opportunities, reporting, and forecast planning.
- Track and manage demo/loaner/rental equipment (shipments, returns, tradeshow support).
Export Compliance & Licensing
- Perform Visual Compliance checks on customers and end users.
- Maintain ECCN, HTS, and tariff compliance for products.
- Process U.S. Commerce export licenses in SNAP-R (BIS711 forms), track approvals, and maintain export log files.
Finance – Sales Related Duties
- Process and send customer invoices (distribution & service).
- Coordinate customer prepayments and apply funds correctly.
- Process credit card payments and direct Finance on application.
- Monitor Accounts Receivable aging report and follow up with customers on overdue payments.
- Provide AR status reporting to Finance & management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
The physical requirements of this position include the ability to lift (up to 100 lbs.), carry, push/pull, climb, kneel/crawl, bend/ stoop, crouch, twist, handle/grasp, and reach. Normal to correctable vision is required. Must be able to effectively communicate with co-employees and supervisors. Work is performed indoors. The employee must be able to perform work on or around moving equipment.
RESPONSIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in business management software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, referred to as "BC" in the original text) and other relevant systems.
· Must be able to read, communicate, and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing through letters and email.
· Confer or correspond with other staff members or customers to communicate status of units in house for calibration, service, repair, or warranty.
· Be involved in quality activities.
· Obtain quality education training, as provided by management.
· Submit ideas for improvement.
· Perform assignments or responsibilities indicated in the Quality Manual and in the procedures related to this position.
· Become familiar with all existing TAT vendor products. Work with management to review and onboard new vendors, including contracts, amendments, and certifications.
- Knowledge of export compliance regulations and procedures (e.g., ECCN codes, U.S. Commerce Licenses).
- Strong understanding of sales processes.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and people skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
· Understand the territories of both the vendors and the TAT sales representatives to support sales orders.
· Add all new part numbers and keep current part numbers and pricing up to date in the BC Item Card.
· Familiarity with vendor's part number and whether serialized or non-serialized.
· Verify export compliance, including ECCN, license requirements (NLR), and correct Schedule B & HTS codes.
· Add approved pricing, including TAT purchase cost, list price, and dealer pricing.
· Coordinate with the sales team to prepare for monthly, quarterly, or bi-weekly vendor calls. This includes reviewing quotes, inventory, sales history, and future purchase needs.
· Understand current sales, opportunities, and inventory levels to forecast future requirements.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Military experience, Sales experience, Associate degree or equivalent. Knowledge of Accounting, Marketing a plus.
SKILLS & WORK REQUIREMENTS
· Full-time position - Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM with occasional additional days when required.
· Work location is near DFW Airport, Irving Texas
· Ability to perform general physical activity daily.
· Basic computer skills including Business Central, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs a plus.
· Reliability in attendance and transportation
· Diligence is necessary!
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Entry to Experienced level position. Experience with Aerospace, Government contracts a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,543.95 - $56,052.93 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,544 - $56,053