Inside Sales Representative
BLOCK Transformatoren-Elektronik GmbH · Franklin, IL · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers via phone and email
- Build long-term relationships through attentive, responsive, and solution-focused communication
- Understand customer needs in detail and ensure every request is handled thoroughly
- Prepare accurate quotes based on customer specifications and product requirements
- Carefully review customer requirements to ensure completeness and correctness
- Process customer orders in ERP/CRM system
- Follow up on open quotes to increase conversion rates
- Coincide pricing, lead times, and availability with internal teams
- Provide basic technical support for electrical products (transformers, power supplies, industrial components, etc.)
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and applications
- Collaborate with engineering or product specialists when needed
- Guide customers toward the most suitable solution for their application
- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling
- Proactively reach out to customers to generate new business
- Support the outside sales team by following up on leads
- Support marketing and sales initiatives (campaigns, promotions, new product launches)
- Maintain and update customer records in CRM system
Qualifications
- 2+ years of inside sales, customer service, or technical sales experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Stable, long-term position in a growing international company
- Structured onboarding and product training
- Collaborative and respectful team culture
- Social benefits offered by our company (co-payment for healthcare & pension plans, as well as fully funded additional insurance plans)
- Opportunities to develop technical and sales expertise