Inside Sales Representative

Henry A. Petter Supply Company, headquartered in Paducah, KY, serves the industrial, marine and mining industries with a commitment and dedication that is backed by years of experience and dependability.

We are currently seeking an Industrial Inside Sales Representative for our Mount Vernon, IL location.

Inside Sales Representative Position Summary

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for selling industrial supply products using exceptional telephone skills and be highly focused on providing customers with exceptional care and service. They are responsible for providing our customers and prospects with fast, accurate product quotes, soliciting profitable orders, order entry and ongoing customer service. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced team environment where we strive to provide our customers with the highest level of service and support. This position receives and enters orders from customers, and interacts with them to provide information in response to inquiries concerning products, prices, and availability. Salary range will be based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Grow existing accounts through introducing customers to new product offerings.
• Experience purchasing MRO stock/non-stock items
• Customer interfacing
• Inventory control experience, problem solving and the ability to analyze min/max inventory stock levels
• Familiar with warehousing a must! (Receiving, Issuing, Cycle Counts, etc.)
• Utilizes computer database and Petter website to verify customer information, pricing, and availability.
• Handle customer complaints.
• Operate within standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualification/requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in the Industrial Distribution industry is highly desired
• Experience and knowledge of Industrial and Safety products is desired
• Experience with growing existing accounts & establishing relationships with current customer base
• Strong with customer follow up, organizational skills, & excellent communication skills required
• Excellent computer skills to include Excel and Word
• Attention to detail

Education/Training/Experience :

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate/Bachelor degree preferred
• Ideal candidate must have various computer experience (Excel, Access, Word, Internet, Power Point)

Henry A. Petter Supply Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Inside sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19