Inside Sales Representative

Inside Sales Representative

Brand: Matthews Memorialization Line of Business: Bronze NA Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15226 Req ID: 16224

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join Matthews International, a company with over 175 years of success and stability. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality and it all starts with our people. Matthews International is a leading producer of Memorial products for the Cemetery/Funeral Industry. Items range from Bronze Memorials, Vases, and Granite Monuments. The Cemetery Products-Inside Sales Representative conducts outbound calls on a daily basis to Cemeteries/Funeral Homes for the purpose of uncovering opportunities in the form of competitor targets, premium product sales, features, and informing customers of the entire line of Matthews Memorial products. The Cemetery Products-Inside Sales Representative is responsible for providing customer service and support via phone, fax, and email while nurturing the relationships between Matthews Memorialization and our Partners in Business.

Base Pay + Commission Hybrid Schedule After Training Medical Benefits Day 1! We will pay into HSA! 401K Day 1! Company Match! Immediate Vestment! Stock Plan with Company Match! 13 Days ETO

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE!

Job Stability: We've been around for 175 years and we're still growing!

Respectful Culture: You're not just a number you're part of the team.

Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.

Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.

Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.

Financial Perks: 401(k) program with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.

Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Initiates outbound telephone calls and campaigns to existing and prospective customers to sell products and improve customer satisfaction.

Ensures existing and potential customers receive regular contact through daily phone calls and documents.

Coordinates customer credit applications and prepares and processes credit memos as required.

Routes customers with concerns and problems to the appropriate department.

Fulfills information requests for literature, etc. for customers when needed.

Follows up on pending quotes on projects, products, etc.

Meets or exceeds performance standards for quality and quantity of calls, sales objectives, etc.

Provides key information regarding customer issues with pricing, product, delivery, literature, etc. to sales manager.

Creates and maintains positive personal and business relationships with marketing staff, customer service representatives and regional managers.

Enters all calls into the system immediately and submits sales reports daily to the sales manager.

Generates leads and initiates quoting process on projects.

Responds to customer inquiries within 24 hours and resolves customer inquiries with respect to pricing, delivery, basic application, basic technical questions and credit.

Maintains and updates customer master file.

Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Sales Management, Business Management or related field.

3+ years of previous inside sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.

Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value-driven programs and services.

Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company.

Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

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