Inside Sales Specialist

Company Overview:
When support counts, count on us
It’s no wonder that our employees give everything they’ve got— constructive support is motivational! We let you know that we value your contributions through financial rewards and excellent benefits in an environment of cooperation. Teammates from diverse personal backgrounds feel welcomed, included, respected and appreciated for the talents and unique perspectives they contribute. Opportunity is waiting for all. The first step is now — when we appreciate the fact that you’ve applied!
About Core & MainCore & Main (www.coreandmain.com) is responsible for making sure our nation’s infrastructure has good bones; we help channel water to keep you healthy and safe. From waterworks to fire protection products, we deliver dependable expertise to build strong relationships and strong communities.
Job Description & Qualifications:
For you, taking on different roles is the best learning experience
When you step in to help in different areas as needed, you see it as an opportunity to showcase your talents. You also welcome the wider business perspective you gain, the variety you experience, the teamwork, and your chance to broaden your impact on the organization. We look to versatile, willing and able people like you to help us be our best.
Job SummaryServe as a facilitator to the sales process that may generate new sales opportunities or upsell via phone, email, or other electronic communication. Oversee responses to customer order and quotation requests for all levels of accounts received via outside salespersons, telephone, e-mail, and written and faxed correspondence. May directly or indirectly support outside sales.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Facilitates the sales process through project management, tracking open sales orders, issue resolution, and overall customer service and support.
• Prospects for new sales opportunities via outbound calling and emailing.
• Provides product pricing by consulting the pricing matrix, as well as other complex tables, to determine the appropriate price. Develops code directives for certain products while maintaining target margin goals.
• Procures and maintains inventory; monitors to ensure proper inventory turns.
• Ensures timely shipment of materials and customer satisfaction.
• Works at the sales counter to serve in-store customers as assigned. Contributes to add-on sales by maintaining a high level of product knowledge. Handles customer inquiries and problem resolution when an outside salesperson is not available.
• Performs estimating, take-off, and proposal duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Education and Experience

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in related area of responsibility.
  

Preferred Qualifications & Job Specific Details:
Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience selling in an inside sales environment and demonstrated success working with customers.
• Experience with inventory sales.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Strong computer skills desired.