Company Overview
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 5 consecutive years! Since 1953, ALMAG has built a reputation as an industry leader in extruding high-visual, tight tolerance, complex, thin-walled, lightweight and precision aluminum extrusions. Pushing the limits of industry standards, ALMAG is capable of providing Solutions to some of the most complex designs by combining its skills, knowledge and experience with engineering to deliver best in class, quality solutions with the industry’s shortest lead times. ALMAG is a single-source supplier for your extrusion project from design assistance and 3D prototyping, to complex, fabricated and finished parts. Customers comment on our excellent customer service and personnel. We will work closely with you from your initial design concept to extrusion production, managing delivery schedules based on your needs.
About the job
Directly responsible to the Manager Inside Sales and Customer Service. Functionally responsible with all members of the Sales Team concerning day to day sales matters and the Production Team concerning order fulfilment. All sales staff contributes to the success of each customer.
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Inside Sales Representative are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
- Establish close relationships and a deep understanding of business issues with assigned accounts
- Co-ordinate sales and service activities with Outside Sales Representatives with the goal of maximizing sales penetration by account
- Practice consultative and value-added selling techniques using “Solution Selling”
- On a daily basis, update CRM with relevant information gathered from client contacts
- Utilize CRM in an effective manner to ensure we capture our goals and quotas
- Promptly and accurately respond to Customer and Prospective customer requests for information and pricing.
- Work closely with Engineering and the Plant to suggest extrusion design changes to improve extrudability, assembly, function and price
- Report on quality requirements, market trends and competitive information
- Utilize the Quote Log and follow the pricing guidelines as established by the leadership of the department and the Outside Sales Reps
- Create customized pricing using formulas and spreadsheets
- Receive, input and expedite orders accurately and in a timely matter
- Qualify potential Customers
- Provide Credit Department with requested information
- Prepare NCR’s and assist in solving them in a timely manner
- Work directly with Production staff to provide Outstanding Customer Service
- Be a strong team player and assist co-workers when needed
- Comply with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirements
- Attend prospect and customer meetings as required
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Post-secondary education with mathematical, business, quality, and technical training.
- High school graduation and relevant business experience may be substituted
Technical Skills/Competence
- Candidates should have at minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a sales/customer service environment
- A strong understanding of computers, measurements, tolerances, basic geometry and the ability to read blueprints
- Should have a high energy level, a positive attitude and be able to work without direct supervision
- Empathy and confidence will allow the candidate to succeed in this position
- Good time management and organizational skills are necessary
- Must have a good command of English, both written and oral.
- Should be a strong team player and work well with others
- Must have good telephone presence and manners.
Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Gym Memberships – Wellness Programs
- Education Assistance Program
- Social Events
- Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
- Internal Growth and Development
- Health and Dental
- Life and AD&D
- Vision
- Health Spending Account
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
How to Apply
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