Now Hiring - Inside Sales Associate in Akron, OH

INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION - SALES POSITION (THIS IS NOT AN INTERNSHIP)

A large established Industrial Hose Distribution company is seeking a Salesperson with the proper skills. Applicants must have these minimum requirements:

A background in Hose distribution, business, or manufacturing preferred

A strong mechanical and engineering aptitude

Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

The ability to learn quickly and retain information

ISO experience and continued education a plus

The job is fast paced and requires the ability to balance many projects at the same time all in various stages of completion.

At the basic level the salesperson will be able to identify customer needs, promote the Summers Rubber Company as a reliable, professional, and expert source of supply to our customers. He/she will be able to give reliable service to our customers and potential customers, primarily through phone contact and offer our customers products and services to fill their needs in the most economical and efficient manner possible.

Essential Functions

• Take customer sales orders both in person and over the phone and/or email.
• Quote material per customer requests.
• Enter sales orders with necessary purchase orders and job information.
• Ensure paperwork is accurately entered, priced, and shipped to customer.
• Provide feedback regarding any issues encountered with customer pricing, new product needs, or other issues to outside sales and branch manager.
• Build Relationships with our customers and associates.
• Work with outside sales to discuss customer relationships and their continued development.
• Keep up to date on industry news and trends, offering our customers a source of current news and expertise.
• Allocate needed materials for orders with own branch inventory, another branch (via warehouse transfer), or outside vendor (via purchase order).
• Keep an organized and clear work area for customer and vendor visits (no sensitive information should be in public view).

We provide a friendly work environment, believe in teamwork, and are dedicated to our customers. We offer dental and health insurance, paid vacation, and 401k.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• industrial sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person