Inside Sales Representative

POSITION: Inside Sales RepresentativeAbout the role:The Inside Sales Representative is the backbone of our sales force. You will consult with new and existing customers to build your book of business through providing outstanding service to meet their plastics needs. The Inside Sales Representative at Polymershapes will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution-oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers.What you’ll do:Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and serviceGenerate quotes, process orders, and follow-up with customers after orders close to ensure utmost satisfactionProvide information regarding our products and services to inquiring customersPlace outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needsCollaborate with office and warehouse team members to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiencyWork in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market shareAssist with inventory management based on customer needsPerform other duties as assignedWe are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!What you’ll need:Strong business writing and verbal communication skillsPositive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and growAbility to work in an active, team-selling environment where priorities are continually changingExceptional interpersonal and negotiation skillsExcellent computer skillsHigh level of honesty and integrityHigh School Diploma or GED required(Preferred) – BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience(Preferred) – Plastics/industrial distribution experience(Preferred) ­– 1 year or more of commercial experienceWhat you’ll get:Competitive base salary + bonus (profit sharing)Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and personal business daysFull benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability)RRSP + company match; 8% max matched up to 4%Tuition reimbursementPaid parental leaveOpportunity for growthWho are we?Polymershapes is the leading distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and associated products with over 75 years of industry-leading heritage.Through our network of 80+ stocking facilities located throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Chile, we provide thousands of diverse customers and industries access to extensive local inventory from world-class supplier partners.We have plastic distribution’s most knowledgeable and highly trained sales and customer service team. We offer expert conversion capabilities including cut-to-size sheets, film reel conversion, and CNC routing and machining. We consistently deliver innovative solutions to our customers because at Polymershapes, You’re the Center of All We Do!What makes Polymershapes a great place to work?We invest in YOU. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members as we expand. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and therefore aspire to build an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional, enabling them to take on tasks that are more complex in the future.Exposure to sales and executive leadershipProtected territories that are assigned exclusively to youOngoing qualified leadsDefined career paths that promote growth and advancement“We are employees that wear many hats, and there are no two days that are alike. With such a diverse work environment, there leaves zero opportunity to feel daunted by work life. Whether that be an item that needs to be fabricated, an order that needs to fulfilled, or a customer’s wildest idea that needs to be brought to life; we are there to make it happen.”–Jack Nowaczewski | Inside Sales Representative, Knoxville