Secure a sales career within the fence/building products industry!
Master Halco, North America’s leading manufacturer/distributor of fencing and perimeter security products is seeking an Inside Sales Associate.
The Inside Sales Associates work on the phone and at our branch's counter desk to service contractors, distributors, and retailers purchasing fence products.
Inside Sales Associate daily expectations include:
- Discovery conversations with existing customers and prospective customers to identify products and services that Master Halco can provide to grow their business.
- Calling the current customers, by phone, to generate orders for delivery on scheduled delivery routes and to inform customers of specials and sales promotions.
- Work as a team with other sales and operations people to hit sales goals and earn bonuses and spiffs.
- Excellence with phone sales, computer entry, and customer-facing engagement
Desired sales experience or applicable product knowledge:
- Building materials: metals, wood, plastics, hardware
- Do-It-Yourself retail
- Construction
- Mechanical/Electrical
If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity to show us your best customer service skills, this is the right place for you!
Working With Us Has Its Rewards:
- Competitive hourly wage range starting at $23 per hour
- Quarterly Bonus Program and spiffs
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Typical operating hours are 8 am-5 pm
- A competitive health care plan typically starts following the 31st day of employment
- A generous matching 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10K per academic year
- A generous paid-time-off package
- Corporate discount opportunities and more
Responsibilities:
- Partner with outside sales team to expand products and customer base.
- Collects market intelligence from customers regarding competitive situations, competitor pricing, and market situations plus, and informs the Branch Manager.
- Take inbound phone calls and emails from contractors and retail customers to process quotes and orders in a timely manner.
- Consult with clients/customers after sales to provide ongoing support.
- Prepares job order quotations based on customer requests and information
- Communicate by phone or email with customers from time of order to time of shipment.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years of customer service/sales experience
- Excellent phone and customer-facing experience
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
- Computer literate and proficient in MS applications (EXCEL required)