Inside Sales Representative

NEI Infrastructure Inside Sales Representatives work closely with contractors, agencies, engineers, landscape architects, and government officials to create and support solutions and specification development and apply problem-solving skills to maximize NEI product sales.
While in consultation with the RSD/DSM, Technical Sales, Customer Service, and Product Engineering, works with a moderate level of autonomy to achieve sales goals and customer responsiveness.
*Essential Functions* _Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_ * Work as a collaborative member of the NEI Infrastructure team to sell company products.
* Utilize Salesforce and other tools to manage prospects, issue quotes, and communicate with broader team.
* Develop and implement sales plans and programs to ensure the profitable growth and expansion of NEI Infrastructure products.
* Develop a detailed understanding of the sales territory customer base which includes Municipalities, Contractors, Engineers, Supply Houses, Distributors, OEM and competitors.
· Develop a detailed understanding of product lines and pricing.
Utilize product knowledge and people skills to close sales opportunities and achieve territory sales objectives.
· Understanding of/ability to learn CRM, Microsoft Office, and other software programs.
* Provide a weekly call report and discuss current activity in weekly conference calls.
· Conduct research via on-line project databases to identify sales opportunities.
· Conduct follow-up calls and communications to ensure that our customers have all applicable information.
· Utilize CRM to log sales activities.
* Provide assistance to Credit and Collections Manager as necessary to resolve account receivable issues.
*Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)* * Excellent verbal and written communication skills: * Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator with logical, organized and tactical verbal, written, and listening skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
* Team Oriented: * Demonstrated ability to work as a team, influencing others through strong organizational skills and handle an increasing level of responsibilities.
* Self-motivated/Self-discipline: * Demonstrated ability to create clear action plans and act with an inner drive to meet and exceed goals and sales plans.
* Consultative Selling: * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships paired with strong analytical skills and is able to assist in identifying and providing solutions to complex customer issues.
* Computer Literacy: * Demonstrated proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and use of a CRM tool (Salesforce).
* Civil Infrastructure Construction Acumen (Preferred): * Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil design drawings, engineering production drawings, and project plans to recommend solutions and create material take-offs.
* Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks in order of importance.
_This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas.
Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.
_ *Education and Experience Requirements* Bachelor’s degree *Physical Requirements* Sedentary work.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
The worker must be able to access, analyze and otherwise work with, enter information stored in or obtained through the company's computer system, and to communicate effectively with co-workers and third parties who have business dealings with the company's Human Resources operations.
*Travel Requirements* Anticipated travel with this position is typically once per quarter at a minimum.
Candidates for positions with NEI, Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check and drug screen.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
NEI, including Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
EEO/AAP/Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.
00 - $58,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid training * Vision insurance Compensation package: * Commission pay Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Have you ever worked for NEI in the past? * Are you authorized to work in the US? Experience: * Inside sales: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person