Inside Sales / Service Associate in Walterboro, South Carolina at Wayne Brothers Companies

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist customers determining their supply needs, source and arrange the delivery of such supplies to the customer. Up-sell additional products and supplies. Support WBI sales and external sales made by Outside Sales Representatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Determine customers’ needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions
• Follow a product/supply checklist for each customer’s job and up-sell additional products and supplies
• Answer telephones and enter sales orders
• Interact with walk-in customers, enter orders, and ensure they leave satisfied
• Support Outside Sales with customer orders, quotes, take offs, etc.
• Work with Purchasing Rep when sourcing high volume order quantities for customer orders
• Accept payment and apply it to the appropriate customer account
• Coordinate customer pick-ups with the warehouse
• Follow up on deliveries to ensure materials arrived on time with all items accounted for
• Address and resolve service concerns, should they arise
• Maintain timely and effective paper flow within department and other departments
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

OTHER DUTIES

• Make recommendations to Sales Manager for new product lines and pricing to remain competitive in the market.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as: discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Train any additional customer service reps when or if hired.
• Attend relevant product training to increase knowledge as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant trade shows as required.

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma / GED
• 2 years of relevant inside sales experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute a daily routine
• Knowledge of products that we offer
• Driven to deliver excellent customer service

• Industry relevant product knowledge - Required
• Computer skills (typing, email, internet, Office / Excel) – Required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoors – Frequently
• Outdoors – Occasional
• Temperatures – Seasonal
• Loud Noise – Infrequent
• Forty to Fifty-hour work week - Frequently

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification – Required
• Forklift Operator Certification - Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing / sitting for long periods of time
• Talking on the phone for short or long periods of time