Salesperson - Inside-Sales

Inside Sales Assistant
KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.
Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. The Sales Coordinator supports the Dental Division by providing administrative, customer, and sales support to drive business growth and improve sales effectiveness. This role coordinates customer interactions, manages data and CRM activities, and assists with sales processes, marketing support, and operational tasks. Sales & Customer Support
Schedule meetings and assist with customer engagement throughout the sales process.
Provide support to the sales team by identifying business opportunities, prospecting potential customers, coordinating customer interactions, and following up on sales leads.
Respond to customer inquiries (dentists and dealers) via phone and email, providing accurate product and service information.
CRM & Data Management
Maintain accurate customer records and activity tracking in Salesforce and CRM systems.
Collect, organize, and input data into spreadsheets and standard formats.
Support reporting and tracking of sales activities and pipeline data.
Arrange shipments for trade shows, technical events, and customer meetings.
Marketing & Administrative Support
Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and product materials.
Support execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives using Salesforce or other tools.
Arrange travel and support event planning activities to enable sales and customer engagement.
Maintain departmental documentation and support administrative processes such as purchasing, expense tracking, and reporting.
Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
Participate in training and development activities to build product knowledge and sales support capabilities.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1-2 years of administrative experience, dental industry experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel 10% of the time for tradeshows and other events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to have an adequate home office for sample storage and shipping.

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.
Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.