Inside Sales Representative-Aquaculture | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life
Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture by combining technological knowledge with hands-on industry expertise to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions that maximize grow-out from egg to harvest - whether on land or in the open ocean.
While our systems are precision engineered around each customer's unique siting, production, and monitoring needs - and built to withstand the harshest environments - the outcomes of our work are uniform: Optimized species health. Scaled-up operations. Stable equipment costs. And a partner who is invested in seeing the customer succeed. Today. Tomorrow. For life.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated full-time Inside Sales Representative to join our Land-Based Aquaculture Sales Team. Reporting to the Vice President for Land Based Aquaculture, the role will focus on sales growth and customer success, working with customers to address their needs and managing sales orders through the internal fulfillment process.
Specific duties include:

• Develop customer relationships by responding to customer calls, internet inquiries and other leads
• Verifies and enters items, transfers orders to fulfillment, explains stock-outs and expected delivery dates
• Owns, qualifies, and develops opportunities passed from marketing, and outside sales
• Increases orders by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checks customer's buying history
• Execute follow-up call schedules to increase sales and ensure customer satisfaction
• Assign leads to appropriate salesperson in CRM
• Document all sales opportunity transactions in Salesforce
• Enter sales order into the business ERP system, SYSPRO
• Support order fulfillment through the entire process, engaging with engineering, procurement, production, and logistics personnel
• Assist engineering and sales teams with equipment quotations and bids

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of sales-related experience
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite in particular high proficiency in Excel
• Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively
• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, and solve a range of problems that may be difficult but are not typically complex with both internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Education
Associate or bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience in a science related business, commercial preferred, wastewater management or related field
• Experience with customer relationship management tools, SharePoint, and ERP systems
• Working knowledge of water quality or water filtration
• Experience with State & Federal bids

Benefits of the Job

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• 401 (k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

About Innovasea
Fueled by leading-edge technology and a passion for research and development, Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking to make our oceans and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. With 275 employees worldwide, we provide full end-to-end solutions for fish farming and aquatic species research - including quality equipment that is efficient and built to last, expert consulting services, and innovative platforms and products that deliver unrivaled data, information, and insights.
Innovasea is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.