Now Hiring - The Chas. E. Phipps Company - Inside Sales Representative in Perrysburg, OH

About Us

Since 1921 The Chas. E. Phipps Company has helped contractors put work in place correctly and profitably by supplying high-quality, innovative products and equipment, technical expertise, and trusted service. Phipps distributes concrete accessories, concrete repair materials, sealants, and coatings to contractors so they can build or repair industrial and commercial buildings, infrastructure, concrete wearing surfaces, or the building envelope.

Our Mission

Phipps helps contractors put work in place correctly and profitably by supplying high quality and innovative products and equipment, technical expertise, and trusted service.

Our Vision

Customers and suppliers will consider Phipps to be a first-choice distributor of high quality and innovative construction products and equipment. Phipps also will provide employees with the opportunity to have a fulfilling work experience.

Job Description

Phipps is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join our team at our Toledo location. As an Inside Sales Representative, you will engage with our customers through technical selling and problem solving by offering solutions through our diverse line of products and equipment. Our continued education process will help maintain a high level of product and equipment knowledge that will provide customers with reliable information on product and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Customer engagement: Bring value to customers to help them be successful; must enjoy working with people and have a desire to meet and exceed expectations.
• Technical Selling: Understand the products we sell and make recommendations to contractors based on application and jobsite conditions.
• Problem Solving: Leverage products and equipment to find creative solutions to assist contractors with their projects.
• Multitasking: Fast paced environment during peak construction season, ability to manage different projects at the same time.
• Innovation: Keeping up to date on industry trends through networking, research, and constantly look for ways to improve.

Key Traits

• Tech savvy: Ability to utilize our ERP software (Epicor Prophet 21) – Will train, proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to listen and ask questions to solve customer product questions.
• Interpersonal skills: Relates well to all kinds of personalities inside and outside of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; develops constructive and effective relationships. Good interpersonal communication both written and verbal.
• Self-motivator: Independently develops better and more efficient tools and processes. Desire to help contractors be successful.

Background Desired (but not required)

• Two to five years’ experience in the construction industry
• Previous inside sales experience
• Bachelor's Degree