Inside Sales Representative

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.

• 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

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Starting Wage: $23.00 - $33.31, depending on experience

All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and must be eligible to work in the US.

Farwest participates in E-Verify and confirms each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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