Job Description
Position:
Inside Sales Representative - Galloup
Location:
Holland, OH
Job Id:
1940
# of Openings:
1
Inside Sales Representative - Galloup
About The Kendall Group
Galloup, a division of The Kendall Group, seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Inside Sales Representative position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Location Manager, the Inside Sales Representative is a key member of the Galloup sales team. The person in this role maintains positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service. They are responsible for accurately quoting and processing customer orders and requirements, assisting customers with managing delivery expectations and product availability, freight expectations and dispute resolution.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Inside Sales Representative position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Process telephone orders and bids, respond to incoming calls, and e-mail messages from internal and external customers in a prompt manner
Maintain and grow customer sales and gross profits to meet Company growth objectives
Enter orders into Eclipse business system and document all transactions in accordance with Company quality system and procedures
Use Company and vendor resources to provide excellent customer service
Initiate workable solutions for customer issues/problems and ensure effective and long-term problem resolution
Procure non-stock product to meet customer requirements following established policies and procedures
Stay current on new and evolving product offerings; utilize knowledge in selling activities
Keep outside sales and management informed of relevant open quotes and/or customer issues
Accurately quote all pricing requests in a timely manner
Expedite orders when necessary
Advise management of competitive products and prices
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies you possess:
Service Excellence
Results, Action Oriented
Accountability and Responsibility
Understanding Others, Listening
Problem Solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Priority Setting
What you'll need:
Work Experience: 2 years of customer service experience
Required Education: Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, technical degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with MS Office; Ability to decide which products to focus on and how best to reach customers
Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and operate a vehicle
Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
Work Experience: Previous inside sales, preferably with a related product line, or with end users in an industrial or technical environment. Experience interfacing or supporting a direct sales force.
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The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
