Inside Sales Representative
Purvis Industries · Altoona, PA · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist and conduct counter sales as needed and as required.
- Process all incoming internal and external customer inquiries via phone, fax, email, mail, or online, and assist outside sales in quotes and/or orders.
- Purchase of product to fill said orders.
- Quote and sell our supplier’s products that provide value to our customers and a fair profit to the Company.
- Identify, contact, provide quotes, and close orders on potential and targeted customers.
- Use electronic and published catalogs to provide product, pricing and availability information to customers.
- Solve or request management’s assistance to quickly solve customers’ problems.
- Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling, up-selling, add-on sales and offering promotional sales items as well as new products.
- Promote and sell overages and discontinued items.
- Handle customer complaints and returns, while showing a positive attitude.
- Provide after-hours support for internal and external customers, as needed.
- Maintain and expand knowledge of Purvis products, so that these products can be presented professionally to our customers and potential customers.
- Obtain knowledge of competition’s pricing provided to customers, along with their products, financial data, sales numbers, and profit margins.
- Promote the best service in the industry to our customers.
- Adhere and comply with the company’s Certificate of Conflicts of Interest, Confidentiality and Standards of Business Ethics, and Hiring Standards.
- Deliver superior customer service.
- Effective listening and good phone skills.
- Able to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and tact.
- Team player who works productively with a wide range of people.
- Professional demeanor.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Technical expertise and knowledge of company products.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques.
Requirements
- Employee must be able to lift product up to 70 pounds on a daily basis.
- Heavy products are stocked from ground height to 6’ in height.
- Product to be delivered must be lifted into back of trucks approximately 3’ height for ¾ ton truck and 4’ height for large trucks.
- Ability to climb stairs with products in hand to be delivered at customer locations or at our location.
- Legally Authorized to work in the US.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) enrollment
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Ability to set up a Flexible Spending Account
Qualifications
Stable and established company committed to professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
Skills
Customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, communication skills, and technical expertise.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) enrollment
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Ability to set up a Flexible Spending Account
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the customer base.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.