Inside Sales Representative
Are you a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or simply looking for the right opportunity in your work-life and career? If it is a goal for you to work for an established, and growing company with a strong history, bright future, respect in its industry and credibility in its actions, then read on.
This position is located in Mount Airy, NC. Relocation assistance will not be provided.
About Us
Insteel Wire Products, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mt. Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed PC-strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities in eight states.
About You
The person we are looking for is an energetic, and customer focused individual. One who thrives working in a fast-paced, professional, yet casual work environment. You possess the ability to work on multiple tasks at once and provide effective and efficient liaison duties and problem-solving efforts for outside customers and multiple in-house departments. You are always learning, and your desire for growth and more knowledge of our business is ever present. Our customers call you because they are confident that they can trust you to handle their orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Position Snapshot
The Inside Sales Representative will act as a liaison between multiple internal and external customers including Outside Sales Group/District Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Master Scheduler, Logistics, Shipping, Accounting, and Production contacts.
To perform well in this role, you will need to:
- Have excellent phone interaction skills with a professional demeanor to be the "voice of the Company"
- Catch all the details in customer interactions resulting in accurate and efficient order processing
- Manage multiple and conflicting priorities while making problem solving decisions
- Be able to perform well in a multi-faceted team environment with various peers and a variety of business leaders
- Possess a firm understanding and ability to perform basic mathematical skills to generate quotes, understand and manage inventory levels, create Purchase Orders (PO), and manage information and input data
- Tactfully manage customer complaints and claims within the framework of Insteel's requirements
- Prepare and maintain various reports as requested
After booting up your computer and grabbing a cup of coffee, you can expect a fast-paced day with a variety of activities and contacts:
- Check in with your business leaders, check your phone messages, and quickly review your email inbox to see if there are any tasks that need to be your top priority
- Follow up on the previous day's shipments, and begin setting up the current day's shipments
- Check on the status of your orders in production?
- Book new orders into production?
- Send pending quotes out to customers?
- Update your inventory spreadsheets?
- File closed orders and sent quotes?
- ....and more
- Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent); Associate degree preferred; or a combination of education and applicable experience
- A minimum of 2 years work related experience is preferred
- Possess a good understanding of basic math skills and numerical abilities
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent phone and communication skills
- Be adaptable to working within a Team Environment
- Able to manage multiple priorities at once
- Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Paid time off including holidays and vacation
- Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
COMPANY: Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement.
Insteel has 11 manufacturing plants across the US and a professional engineering services division with the goal to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value to our customers. Insteel Industries, Inc. is a publicly traded company. https://insteel.com/careers/Career-Paths/default.aspx