Inside Sales Representative

Job Description
Job Description
Customer Service / Inside Sales
C ompany Overview
Berendsen Fluid Power is one of North America’s largest distributors of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We have one of the largest dedicated field sales forces in both the hydraulics and pneumatics industries with locations across the US and Canada. Berendsen associates enjoy comprehensive health benefits, work/life balance, performance incentives, advancement opportunities, and much more. We are seeking a Customer Service / Inside Sales Representative for our Auburn, WA location.

Ideal candidate should have previous experience in a Customer Service or Inside Sales role with a background in or general understanding of supply chain and distribution.

Duties and Essential Job Functions
Respond timely to all communication methods used by customers and outside sales to generate quotes, providing accurate price, delivery, and technical information upon request
Enter customer quotes, orders, and change-orders in a timely and efficient manner, and communicate with all departments and vendors as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction
Follow up with customers on outstanding quotes
Proactively review open orders to ensure on-time delivery and address anticipated delays with vendors and customers
Proactively communicate all changes that may impact customers or internal teams
Interact effectively with customers to develop a personal awareness of their needs
Work in a professional manner to resolve customers’ problems and issues, using all available resources
Adhere to pricing policies as established by sales management to include freight recovery, using sell matrices, and contracts as applicable
Communicate regularly and timely with the ISM and any other personnel regarding performance, complaints, inquiries, competitive activities, problems, market conditions or other pertinent information
Inform all customers and prospects of established terms and conditions of sale
Assure all adjustments, product returns, credits and other pertinent dealings are performed accurately and timely with proper documentation
Schedule and participate in customer sales calls with ISM, Field Sales Reps, and Field Sales Managers as necessary
Meet or exceed company forecasts and targets
Assist with shipping and receiving activities as may be necessary for location
Maintain digital files including customer purchase orders, RFQs, applications documents, etc
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Past experience in Customer Service or Inside Sales
Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
Must work well in a team environment and be supportive of all functions to achieve objectives
Computer literacy with good data entry skills and ability to learn new programs quickly
Previous experience with supply chain and distribution is helpful
Past experience with fluid power and motion control is a plus
Why Berendsen?

Berendsen is a company full of employees with decades of loyal service. We believe there is no resource more valuable than our people. It is the talent, collective knowledge, training, and experience of our employees that will enable us to move ahead.

In return for your hard work, we provide the following

Training Opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vison; both a PPO and high-deductible plan with company matching Health Savings Account contributions
Life and disability insurance programs
Dependent care FSA
National Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental accident, hospitalization and critical illness plans
Company matching 401k (50% up to 8%)
Paid holiday, floating holidays, vacation and sick time off