Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative - Industrial Supply

Sterling Heights, MI 48313 / Detroit, MI 48201
SunSource – Inside Sales & Customer Service /
Inside Sales & Customer Service Roles /
On-site
SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies.  We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can grow within an organization?  By joining SunSource, one of the country’s largest and most successful industrial distributors, we offer a team environment that fosters opportunities for professional growth and development.   

Essential Functions:

    • Process requests for price, delivery, returns, order status, order expedites, product literature and technical product assistance.
    • Create quotes and sales orders.
    • Customer follow up to provide delivery dates and order status.  
    • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and sales teams.
    • Prioritize and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proactively anticipate customer's needs.
    • Field incoming emails and phone calls.
    • Assist and support Outside Sales teams.
    • Upload data on customer internet portals. 

Experience, Education and Skills

    • H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or better preferred.
    • 1+ years of customer service, sales and/or purchasing experience in a Manufacturing or distribution environment.
    • Experience in Industrial Distribution or similar industry is preferred (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fluid Power, Electrical, Power Transmission, Motors, and Motion Control)
    • Proficient with software programs including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, E-mail and vendor pricing programs
    • Ability to learn and work within a CRM system is required, working experience with Trend (CRM) is a plus.
    • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong analytical, mathematical, and mechanical aptitude.
    • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. 

We Offer

    • Industry competitive compensation plan
    • Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K
    • Paid vacation and holidays 
    • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities
    • As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource is a well-known full-service value-add distributer representing quality manufacturers.
    • We provide a team environment that fosters professional growth and development.   
Would you rather see what we have to offer? Check out SunSource Core Competency video www.sun-source.com
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