Inside Sales Intern

Chesapeake Plywood•Baltimore, MD

12d

About The Position

The Inside Sales Intern supports sales of specialty wood products, including fire-rated, moisture-resistant, marine-grade and oversized panels; NAF- and FSC-certified panels; and wholesale hardwood plywood, particleboard and melamine. The company serves furniture makers, cabinet shops, architectural woodworkers, store fixture builders and lumber dealers, emphasizing product knowledge and lasting customer relationships. The intern focuses on learning how to increase sales and attract customers while taking and entering orders, making calls from a predetermined list, developing customer relationships and building an understanding of the product line. The position offers real responsibility from day one, direct coaching from the Sales Manager and a potential route to a full-time role for strong performers.

Requirements

Great attitude and personable manner, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
Dependable, reliable and accountable.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Effective organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Focus on ways to increase sales and gain more customers.
Take and enter customer orders.
Make sales calls from a predetermined list.
Develop and enhance customer relationships.
Learn and understand the product line.
Receive and convey customer feedback to management to improve business operations.
Input sales orders into the ordering system.
Take orders from inbound phone customers or assist walk-in customers.
Get involved with direct marketing tasks.