Junior Application and Sales Associate

Bender • Exton, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Behind every life-saving solution is a team that cares. About Bender For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting-edge products ensures that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offers comprehensive product, application, and technical support. Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer-specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focuses on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles. Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety. Benefits At Bender Inc., we take care of our people. We know that great benefits make a difference, so we cover 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for eligible employees and their families. We also offer: Medical Coverage: Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy-Up Plan, both paired with an HRA. Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA) Life Insurance (with optional upgrades) 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution Employee Assistance Program Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays Paid Maternity/Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid Work Environment)

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 2–4+ years of experience in customer service, inside sales, service coordination, or related role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, write, and use hands/fingers to perform work.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, decision making, comprehension, and stress management.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, complete routine paperwork, and prioritize workload.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the electrical, medical, or technical service industry preferred.
• CRM (Salesforce) and ERP (SAP) experience preferred.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical distribution, medical equipment, or construction industry environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers regarding medical products, services, quotations, and general inquiries.
• Support sales initiatives by identifying opportunities for retrofits, upgrades, accessories, and maintenance contracts.
• Use Dodge Construction Reports and other platforms to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Create, update, and manage medical-related opportunities, quotes, and follow-ups within the CRM platform (Salesforce).
• Collect and relay customer feedback to support quality assurance, marketing, and product development.
• Assist in managing medical cases to ensure KPI requirements are met for response times, lead management, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare reports, performance metrics, and documentation as required by management.
• Assist in developing processes, procedures, training materials, and supporting documentation for the medical product line.
• Support collections efforts for past due service accounts.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for Customer Service, Application Engineering, Service Sales, Regional Sales Managers, and Service Operations.
• Provide backup for order fulfillment processes in SAP.
• Assist with 1st level product support and troubleshooting as needed.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams: Sales, Marketing, Production, Service, and Quality, to ensure commercial success.
• Accomplish department and organization goals by completing related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy-Up Plan, both paired with an HRA.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance (with optional upgrades)
• 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid Work Environment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED