Provide outstanding service to customers and support to the outside sales staff.
Answer telephone calls and respond to customer correspondence regarding technical questions on products or systems.
Engage in technical discussions to obtain applicable information to identify correct product needed and advise customers on substitutions or modifications.
Select and specify products based on customer application and design prerequisites.
Confer and correspond with service technicians, service managers or manufacturers to resolve unusual or complex technical problems or refer to Applications Specialist/Manager.
Supply detailed product quotations by computing price, discount and shipping charges within company guidelines.
Inform customers of pricing, back orders, delivery, delayed shipments and provide tracking information.
Obtain purchase order numbers and/or credit card information from customers.
Confer with Accounting to research and resolve invoicing or credit discrepancies.
Attend sales meetings or educational activities to stay up-to-date on product technical developments.
Work full-time in-office at Matthews, NC headquarters (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings/weekends may be required).
Requirements
Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) from a Business or Engineering program; other majors considered.
Or Three plus years experience working in an Inside Sales relatable position within the Industrial Fluid Process industry.
Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, gauges, valves, instrumentation, steam traps and/or a very strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics and technical procedures; write reports and general business correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions and percentages and convert standard measurement to metric.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Prophet 21.
Ability to provide technical customer service, engage in technical discussions, and support outside sales staff.
Must be available for Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend work as required.