Inside Sales Representative

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Inside Sales Representative I position!

 

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

 

Benefits:

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on net sales revenues, paid quarterly depending on results compared to budget.  
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About this position: 
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Starting Wage: $23.00 - $33.31, depending on experience

Farwest Steel’s Sales Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Inside Sales Representative I. In this role, you will develop customer requests for distribution quotations and orders. Create quotes, enter orders, and provide inventory availability and lead time information to customers. Provide service solutions to customers by utilizing all Divisions of Farwest Steel.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Prepare and convert quotes to orders after checking inventory levels and confirming with customers that processes and services will meet or exceed requirements. 
• Listen carefully prior to reading all items back to the customer. 
• Ensure order writing accuracy when the quote is converted to an order. 
• Responsible for all data entry of customer quotes and orders.
• Educate customers on depth of services and breadth of inventory at various divisions of Farwest Steel Corporation.
• Communicate processing capabilities and expectations to outside vendors, always offering quality metal solutions to ensure customer success.
• Timely follow up on all quotes and orders for feedback on pricing, quality and delivery information.
• Check with the credit department regarding current status of a customer’s account if a high dollar order or rush order is placed.
• Track and acknowledge any changes to the order and verify revisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Computer experience is a required skill
• proficient understanding of blueprints
• Communicate effectively and sell steel products and services
• Professional telephone skills and techniques
• Great listening and recording skills
• Ability to work in a team environment within our company
• Courteous professional conduct required with customers and co-workers
• Able to adapt to different social settings, perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, and make accurate mathematical calculations

Preferred Qualifications 

• College degree in related field preferred
• Past sales experience 
• Past work in steel, construction, manufacturing 

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn

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