Inside Sales Rep
Key Skills for This Role
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Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
Administrative
Ensure accuracy of customer transactions in order entry system such as orders, quotes, returns, etc
Maintain accurate customer and territory records; document all customer interactions and potential sales opportunities
Gain understanding of and adhere to Accounts Receivables policies and practices
Run sales reports for all sales activity.
Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery
Verify price and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customer profitability profiles
Multitask and work within multiple computer systems and communication platforms simultaneously
Customer Relations
Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners
Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion
Generate Sales
Make regular outbound calls to assigned customers/territories
Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to customers in a timely manner
Identify customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and/or solutions
Use appropriate selling tactics such as up-selling and cross-selling when needed.
Educate customers about product features and benefits to grow sales and improve customer satisfaction
Generate referrals from current customers and manufacturers’ representatives.
Maintain a current knowledge of consumer preferences, company products, programs, market conditions, and competition
The Inside Sales Representative may perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree, or equivalent work experience
- Exceptional customer service and organization skills
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- General computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Inside sales experience; previous success exceeding sales goals is a plus
- Proficiency in SAP
- Working Conditions
- Physical Demands
- Lifting or Carrying, occasional, up to 25 pounds
- Sitting or Standing, majority of work day
- Environmental Factors
- Operate a computer of other office devices
- Talking and hearing, position involves frequent communication with customers, inside staff, etc, and requires ability to understand and effectively exchange accurate information
- Reading and sight, requires frequent review of customer information
- Travel and On-call
- This position provides the opportunity for minimal travel (10%) in a regional area for a sales ride-along or training opportunity
- What's In It For You:
- We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
- 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
- Patterson Perks Program
- The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.
- $18.85 - $24.49
- EEO Statement
- Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
EEO Statement
Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
About Patterson Companies
Distributes dental and animal health products and services.
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