Specialist, Sales Support

Specialist, Sales Support

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition. We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need thembecause We Can Supply That.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend Sales Excellence Team meetings to understand the unique needs and initiatives of the sales unit
• Provide customer support by covering reps when they're out of the office (as needed)
• Enter/Process quotes, orders POs, and communicating status
• Handle any customer service issues and follow up if over 24 hours
• Resolve deal desk and shipping requests
• Escalate issues from customers to the appropriate internal department
• Answer requests from sellers that come to them via their queue
• Assist with bids (RFP/RFQ)
• Provide support to customers to resolve sales-related issues in a timely manner
• Expedite and follows through on rush requests from customers
• Answer inbound emails and inquiries from customers
• Work in a team environment to support the customer experience

Competencies and skills:

• 2- 4 years in previous sales support preferred
• Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently
• Excellent PC skills required in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Outstanding interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and work under time constraints is required
• Must maintain confidentiality

Note: This position requires regular in-office attendance as an essential function of the job.

EEO/AA Statement Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.