Job Description

As an Inside Sales Representative for our Solar Innovations, you will be responsible for building relationships and driving orders with targeted dealers, builders & architect segments within a territory.

You will develop your customer base by contacting new leads, following up on quotes and literature requests, and discussing projects with new and existing customers.

You will collaborate with outside sales reps and dealers to support revenue-generating activities and key channel partner follow-up.

The ideal candidate will enjoy speaking with customers over the phone in an office environment, have experience in a sales or customer service role in the construction or architecture industries, and have great communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is a great opportunity to get into an entry-level sales position with a starting salary range of anywhere from $44-55K annually plus bonus.

Location : This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. You can expect to work Tuesday - Thursday onsite at our Maumee, OH location while Monday and Friday are remote.

What you will be doing :

• Communicate effectively with customers within your assigned sales territory, in addition to assisting with calls for projects outside of your territory
• Respond timely to customer inquiries, answer technical questions, and provide expertise to help convert to order
• Cross-reference quote request forms when speaking to customers and read / interpret architectural plans and specifications to ensure all pertinent information is collected during the initial call and properly transitioned to the Estimating Team
• Meet minimum expected call number, quote request, and generated sales metrics in alignment with the historical performance of the territory and strategic growth goals
• Ensure that new customers have been entered into the CRM Database and that all communication (emails, phone calls, literature requests, etc.

with a customer is added to the communication log

Liaison with other functional areas (Account Management, Engineering, Marketing, Drafting / Cutlist) to ensure a positive customer experience

Qualifications

• Experience in a deadline-oriented environment and able to handle changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice-to-Have :

• 2 years of experience in a related Sales / Customer Service Role
• Experience in the Construction or Architectural Industry
• Experience reading plans / blueprints specifications
• Associates or Bachelors’ Degree in a related field (ex. Architecture, Design, Business, Marketing, Communications, etc.)

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.

This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more.

We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments : water, outdoors and security.

We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates.

Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability / handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.

Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at employment@solarinnovations.

com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Last updated : 2024-06-25