Inside Sales Professional

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 1 work-from-home day per week Position Overview KOO Recruit is seeking an experienced **Inside Sales professional** for one of our clients in the industrial piping industry in Houston, TX. This position will support the full commercial sales cycle, from customer RFQs and quotations through order processing and contract execution. The Inside Sales professional will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to develop competitive proposals, manage orders, negotiate pricing, and support successful project delivery. **Previous experience within the piping industry is required.** The ideal candidate is sales-driven, detail-oriented, technically minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Review customer RFQs and develop competitive strategies to win business Prepare accurate quotations and commercial proposals Work directly with customers throughout the quotation, sales, and order process Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, availability, and technical information Negotiate supplier pricing while maintaining company profitability Collaborate with internal teams to improve proposal quality and win rates Support customer engagement and business development activities Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers Order & Contract Management Review and process customer purchase orders and contracts Enter and manage customer orders within the ERP system Create and issue supplier purchase orders and customer sales acknowledgements Serve as a commercial and technical point of contact for customers and suppliers Monitor orders and contracts through completion Support successful project and order execution Maintain accurate documentation and timely communication throughout the order lifecycle Qualifications 2–3 years of relevant inside sales, quotations, commercial, or related experience** Piping industry experience required** Knowledge of industrial piping products, applications, specifications, and/or related components Experience managing customer RFQs and preparing quotations Strong sales and customer service mindset Strong communication and relationship-building skills Technical aptitude with the ability to understand product specifications and customer requirements Strong negotiation and commercial skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple RFQs, orders, projects, and deadlines simultaneously ERP system experience preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office Ideal Candidate We are looking for a self-motivated professional who combines strong customer service with a sales-driven mindset. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with customers and suppliers, working through technical requirements, negotiating pricing, and taking ownership of opportunities from RFQ through order completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with **piping industry experience** who wants to continue developing their commercial and sales career with a growing organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr KOO Recruit