Inside Sales Representative - Instrumentation Product Group

Inside Sales Representative – Instrumentation Product Group Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions for the industrial, commercial, and municipal markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Carotek represents over 85 manufacturers as their process equipment distributor, representative, and repair center for pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, IIoT, steam, hydronics, and municipal products. We're looking for an energetic, self-driven, technically inclined individual to join our Inside Sales team in our North Chesterfield, VA office. Responsibilities Providing outstanding service to our customers and support to the outside sales staff. Working primarily with our Instrumentation Product lines. Answering telephone calls or responding to customer correspondence regarding technical questions on products or systems. Engaging in technical discussions to obtain applicable information to identify correct product needed and advising customer on substitution or modification of product when replacement is necessary. Selecting and specifying products based on customer application and design prerequisites. Conferring and corresponding with service technicians, service managers or manufacturers to resolve unusual or complex technical problems or refer highly complex problems to Applications Specialist or Manager. Supplying detailed product quotations by computing price, discount and shipping charges as required and within company guidelines. Informing customer of pricing, back orders, delivery, delayed shipments and/or any other problems related to the order process and providing tracking information. Obtaining purchase order number and/or credit card information from customer. Conferring with Accounting to research and resolve invoicing or credit discrepancies. Attending sales meetings or educational activities to stay up-to-date on the latest technical developments with the products. This is a full‑time in‑office position. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the North Chesterfield, VA office. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Required Education and Experience Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school (Bachelor’s degree preferred); Two to four years of related experience and/or training; Equivalents combined education and experience. Preferred Education and Experience Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, gauges, instrumentation, and/or a very strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics and technical procedures, write reports and general business correspondence. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions and percentages and the ability to convert standard measurement to metric. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.) and Prophet 21. Benefits Competitive salaries, incentive programs, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request reasonable accommodation. This employer uses E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr SunSource