Inside Sales Representative - Louisville, KY
About the role
Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Our products serve industrial markets including OEMs, food processing, aerospace, semiconductor/electronic, oil and gas, transportation, marine, POP, and sign and graphics. Since opening in 1968 with one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across North America, employing more than 650 individuals. We are a family-oriented company devoted to an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere where integrity and respect are core values. Our diverse workforce collaborates to deliver best-in-class distribution of performance plastics, combining expert product knowledge with a solutions-focused mentality to exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Develop new accounts through proactive outcalls, prospecting, networking, and referrals
- Provide sales support to existing accounts and obtain new orders to grow market share
- Expand the customer base
- Maintain and enhance product knowledge, applications, and technical expertise within the performance plastics industry
- Follow up on leads from a variety of sources
- Conduct proactive outgoing sales calls (customer touches)
- Contribute to the team effort of the branch
Requirements
- At least 2 years of sales experience with a significant track record of obtaining and exceeding sales goals
- A two- or four-year college or university degree (preferred but not required)
- A combination of comparable education and sales experience
Qualifications
- Inside sales experience in plastic, industrial, or distribution sales preferred, but not required
- Strong math skills
- Outstanding customer focus
- A positive attitude and team player mentality
Benefits
- Industry-leading wages (base plus monthly commissions)
- Opportunity to work in a growing industry with room to succeed in sales
- Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage
- Paid time-off
- Employer matching 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time-off