IC Inside Sales Representative in Chicago IL, Illinois at Futaba Corporation of America

Inside Sales Representative (IC)

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Inside Sales Representative to join our dynamic sales team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage with clients, build relationships, and contribute to the growth of our company. The ideal candidate will be proactive, customer-focused, and possess strong communication skills to effectively promote our products and services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The I&C Inside Sales Representative is a key member of the sales organization. Primarily this position coordinates sales, marketing, and tracking of Industrial Radio Control division product (including wireless control systems and servo actuators). Though the majority of activity will be conducted from the internal sales office, it may also include occasional travel to support senior sales team members at trade shows and existing and prospective customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain high-volume outbound calls and handle incoming leads (from telephone, internet, and lead lists generated from trade shows, other sales team members, and self-generated leads.)
2. Coordinate closely with and support the customer service department for related I&C accounts including monitoring account payment status reports (provided by accounting) and facilitating delivery and appropriate payment related communication with customers when necessary.
3. Coordinate closely with and provide support for senior and outside sales team members.
4. Service assigned I&C customer accounts via telephone and email and route to appropriate other groups and team members as needed.
5. Assist in marketing efforts and lead follow-up via email campaigns and direct telephone contact.
6. Utilize in-house CRM software to manage lead conversion pipelines and generate regular sales team reports.
7. Assist in trade show planning including booth space registration, securing furnishing and services for the show, and arranging booth crate shipping to and from the show venue.
8. Carry out shipment of samples and other items to and from customers and prospects as directed by senior sales team members.
9. Assist with marketing efforts in hardcopy and digital media as assigned.
10. Continually grow understanding and proficiency with I&C products as necessary to support existing accounts and promote to prospects.
11. Organize, maintain, and track product demo units.
12. Monitor and support distribution accounts.
13. Assist with travel planning and booking for outside sales team members and those accompanying them.
14. All other duties as assigned by management to ensure the success of Futaba.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in marketing, general business, or equivalent from a four-year college or university, and
2. 1-2 years related experience in customer service, sales and/or marketing administration.
3. Ability to learn and use software to monitor and control inventory, order processing, and purchasing.
4. Proficient MS Office skills, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook are required.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strong written communication skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret information, comprehend instructions, correspondence and communicate clearly to complete the business function. Ability to write professional reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
2. Strong verbal communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to customers and Futaba employees globally.
3. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
4. Intermediate math skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
5. Reasoning skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to maintain pleasant composure and reasonable control to make decisions to best serve our company and our customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Employee is required to speak and listen.
2. Sedentary physical activity requires reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions.
3. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
4. 80% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
5. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
6. Occasional lifting or moving items up to 35lbs.
7. Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise, apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
8. Travel occasionally with senior sales team members to support certain trade shows and on-site customer visits.

Join our team and be part of a company that values growth, innovation, and a collaborative work environment. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.