Inside Sales Support
About The Position
The Sales Support Specialist is a key partner in driving revenue growth and operational efficiency within the Inside Sales function. This role goes beyond administrative tasks, serving as a strategic enabler for the sales team by leveraging data insights, optimizing processes, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. The position requires strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to influence cross-functional initiatives that improve sales productivity and business outcomes. RS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably. We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and specialist products and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building and maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it’s our people that make the difference. Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet and profit. This role sits within the Inside Sales function, a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving revenue growth through exceptional customer engagement and operational excellence. It’s a great place to work because the team values innovation, teamwork, and professional development, offering opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a sales support or administrative role within a B2B environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with systems and order processing workflows.
- Knowledge of sales reporting and analytics tools.
- Understanding of basic sales processes and terminology.
- Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to efficiency initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the sales team
- Support the onboarding of new clients by ensuring all documentation and requirements are completed.
- Handle incoming inquiries from customers and route them to the appropriate team member.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with product availability checks for customer orders.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance team efficiency.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align sales strategies with business objectives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on CRM and order management systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
