Inside Sales Coordinator

UFP Industries•New Windsor, MD

2d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Inside Sales Coordinator I is responsible for developing new prospects and interacts with existing customers primarily by phone, to increase sales. Provides support to customers and account managers by maintaining frequent communication with both and by helping troubleshoot problems. Works under direct supervision; a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required; relays on pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Maintains frequent communication with customer base and gathers information to ensure their satisfaction Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Solicits sales orders from existing customers via phone Develops new customers via "pull" through marketing Phone-Internet Assists qualifying leads gauging interest level, time frame, needs, etc., and directs leads to proper channels Executes market penetration strategy utilizing web-based sales leads Communicates sample needs for customers/dealers/contractors with the plant Corresponds regularly with customers, i.e., Brand Bulletins, Brochures, and any program updates Helps drive new product sales by communicating unknown products to customers Works with account managers to comply with customer request and to solve customer problems Maintains positive relationships with distributors Works with Product Managers to enhance sales programs Attends shows and product introductions when necessary Attends various product trainings, as needed Prepares various reports and correspondence as required Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Minimum of high school graduate
Minimum 0-2 years of experience, preferably in customer service
Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer, scanner, etc)

Responsibilities

Maintains frequent communication with customer base and gathers information to ensure their satisfaction
Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Solicits sales orders from existing customers via phone
Develops new customers via "pull" through marketing Phone-Internet
Assists qualifying leads gauging interest level, time frame, needs, etc., and directs leads to proper channels
Executes market penetration strategy utilizing web-based sales leads
Communicates sample needs for customers/dealers/contractors with the plant
Corresponds regularly with customers, i.e., Brand Bulletins, Brochures, and any program updates
Helps drive new product sales by communicating unknown products to customers
Works with account managers to comply with customer request and to solve customer problems
Maintains positive relationships with distributors
Works with Product Managers to enhance sales programs
Attends shows and product introductions when necessary
Attends various product trainings, as needed
Prepares various reports and correspondence as required
Performs other duties as required