Inside Sales Representative Details

Inside Sales Representative

Triple-S Steel - San Antonio, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: ABOUT THE COMPANY: At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:
Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters. Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive. Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.
From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.
ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking a motivated Inside Sales representative to join our business. This job entails selling and/or introducing the company to both new and established clients. Quoting customers and taking orders from customers. Duties involve entering, tracking and following up on orders. During the order execution process inside sales people coordinate between operations and the outside sales people to meet or exceed customer expectations. Most important is build relationship with current and prospective customers.
WHAT WE OFFER: Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely estimates of the quantities of fabricated reinforcing bar, mesh, accessories and related products required for bidding projects.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and branch teammates regarding all aspects of the estimating and bidding process.
• Maintain an ongoing bid calendar, including tracking for addenda and updates, to ensure accurate estimating and to keep branch management aware of bid schedules and upcoming work.
• Quoting of prices for materials so that assigned customer accounts are certain to receive bids on work they are pursuing.
• Maintaining and expanding customer database.
• Attending sales group meetings.
• Capturing of accurate and complete information in customer relationship management.
• Quoting and handling order execution from acceptance to completion.
• Coordinating between customer and traffic dispatcher to insure on-time delivery of material.
• Communicating with customers in regards to current relative market information and capturing relative feedback.
• Obtain and provide feedback on Competitor pricing/equipment to Management.
• Establish creditable relationships with new customers and maintain ongoing relationships with existing customer base.
• Manage a database of potential customers and contact them on a regular base for new opportunities.
• Team with Outside Sales Rep to build a pipeline of opportunities and close sales.
• Make Outbound Sales calls to prospect new customers provided by OSR/Mgt.
• Note suggestions or complaints and communicate to the Quality/Operations group.
• Utilize CRM Software to keep track of important customer ‘touches’.
• Support the Quality System of the Company.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience in Inside Sales.
• Able to multi task in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient level of computer skills in typing, number key, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Problem solving and creative thinking.