Inside Sales Associate II
About the role
ADI is North America’s leading wholesale distributor of security and low‑voltage. We are passionate about helping customers prosper in this exciting and growing marketplace. ADI Global Distribution is hiring an Inside Sales Associate who will increase market share, uncover new opportunities, and provide solutions to customer's needs that result in continued long‑term customer partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Grow Customer Accounts for Profit – meet performance targets by growing revenue and increasing the margin of assigned accounts.
- Increase order size, grow customer transactions, and leverage pricing tools to improve margin percentage.
- Increase customer base by adding new customers.
- Identify opportunities and convert customer purchases from competition.
- Manage all existing accounts through steady communication using Customer Database.
- Make outbound calls and reach a minimum number of calls every day to present leads.
- Build Customer Relationship – promote positive relationships within the ADI organization to encourage team sales and promote exceptional customer service for customers.
- Educate customers about new products and product lines by keeping abreast of new developments in the industry.
- Maintain and update customer interactions in the tracking system.
- Demonstrate Product Knowledge – apply knowledge of products and/or services and sell it to customers.
- Explain features and advantages to customers in non‑technical terms.
- Stay up to date on new offerings, technology trends through Industry News, and various other sources.
- Create Brand Value – Promote ADI; leverage ADI Resources, Services, and Programs to educate customers.
- Provide exceptional shopping experience in‑store, by phone, and online.
- Provide support to other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1 year of Sales Experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy skills – Basic Knowledge to Operate Microsoft Office.
- Desire to be in a Sales role and be accountable for Sales Revenue.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in Retail / Hospitality / Customer Service Industry with an ability to negotiate and understanding of marketing skills.
- Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management Tools.
- Candidates who thrive in a fast‑paced, result‑driven environment by meeting and exceeding all goals and targets.
- Prior distribution experience.
- Excellent Negotiation Skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- Highly competitive Sales Skills with a desire to contribute to a winning team/organization.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy – basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
- Product knowledge and ability to explain features in non‑technical terms.
- Familiarity with CRM tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.
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- Increase order size, grow customer transactions, and leverage pricing tools to improve margin percentage.
- Increase customer base by adding new customers
- Identify opportunities and convert customer purchases from competition
- Manage all existing accounts through steady communication using Customer Database
- Make Outbound Calls and reach a minimum number of calls every day to present leads.
- Build Customer Relationship Promote positive relationships within the ADI organization to encourage team sales and promote exceptional customer service for customers.
- Educate customers about new products and product lines by keeping abreast of new developments in the industry.
- Maintain and update customer interactions in the tracking system
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- Explain features and advantages to customers in entire non-technical terms
- Stay up to date on new offerings, technology trends through Industry News, and various other sources.
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