Inside Sales Specialist

Who We Are KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions. What You Get To Do The primary function of the Inside Sales Specialist is to support Outside Sales / Account Executives in their efforts to sell Knapp solutions to new and existing customers in their assigned markets. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Support Outside Sales as required to sell Knapp systems to new and existing customersWork collaboratively with assigned Knapp resources (engineering, purchasing, service, and Knapp parent company, subsidiaries and affiliates, including KAG, KSI, DFT, etc.) to develop systems that meet customer’s needs and budgetsProduce detailed proposals describing Knapp’s designed systemProduce cost estimates for management approvalProvide support to create and give effective, accurate, and technically correct customer presentationsComply with the most current version of the Knapp Inc. Sales Process What You Have BS/BA degree with minimum 4 years’ sales experience Technical background in material handling, logistics, supply chain, or order fulfillment preferredKnowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and customer relationship management technologyKnowledge/proficiency of SAPAbility to think creatively, plan, organize, set goals, and execute strategically Detail-oriented with ability to multi-taskExcellent communication skillsStrong relationship building, interpersonal, and internal/external networking skillsEntrepreneurial self-starter with hands-on approach Working Conditions and Environment: Overtime, as required by workAuthorized to work in the U.S. Passport or ability to obtain a passportDomestic and international travel is required 5-10%Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 25 pounds What You Will Get 2 remote days per weekHalf day FridaysA beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GAIndustry competitive compensationGreat benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!Paid Vacation & HolidaysProfit SharingPaid Parental LeaveSubsidized DaycareTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceSubsidized food deliveryMonthly celebrationsQuarterly employee eventsCorporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”