Inside Sales Representative
Cook's Direct · Woodridge, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in a minimum of 30 outbound calls per day to existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory.
- Build and nurture lasting customer relationships that drive loyalty, satisfaction, and revenue growth.
- Leverage a consultative sales approach to understand client needs, recommend solutions, and close deals.
- Achieve and exceed sales and gross profit targets by maximizing opportunities within your territory.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and manufacturers to deliver customer-centric solutions.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive products, and emerging customer needs.
- Manage inquiries related to product specifications, pricing, availability, and service-related issues with professionalism and urgency.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline updates using the CRM system daily.
- Draft tailored sales proposals and quotes to accelerate the sales cycle.
- Attend sales meetings, vendor training, trade shows, and industry events (may include evenings/weekends) to enhance product knowledge and sales acumen.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Proven experience in inside sales, telesales, or a related customer-facing role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident and persuasive approach.
- Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented culture.