Inside Sales

Company Overview:

AGI Industries is an employee-owned (ESOP) industrial fluid handling distributor, system packager (AGI Packaged Pump Systems), and specialty valve manufacturer (Hydroplex) that has been in business since 1968. AGI commits to providing quality fluid handling solutions, world-class products, and unparalleled customer service to a diverse clientele. The company is proud to provide career longevity and a rewarding place to work by respecting our fellow employee-owners, challenging them to apply their gifts and talents, and enabling them to experience success and growth.

AGI Industries is a place for its employee-owners to call home, not just a job.

Responsible for coordinating with the outside sales team and other members of Distribution to grow existing customer base, create new customer base, and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction.

Also responsible for management of the purchasing process, including the development and implementation of commodity strategy plans, management of supplier relationships, price negotiations, planning, production, inventory control, quality control, and factory control.

• Pay will be commensurate with experience and skill.
• Group carrier medical (UMR/UHC), dental (Met Life), and vision (Superior Vision) insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Employer-paid Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Eligibility for coverage is subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods.
• 120 hours of PTO and paid holidays.
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth.
• Wellness Program.

• High School Diploma.
• 2–4 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing sales or similar field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organizational skills with an ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to current and potential customers in a timely manner.
• Obtain accurate information from vendors relating to shipment dates and expected date of delivery.
• Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed.
• Fill requests for catalogs, information or samples.
• Remain current on consumer preferences, changes in local codes and product developments by attending sales meetings, vendor training and trade shows, or reading trade journals.
• Setup and maintain customer files.
• Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction and report findings as appropriate to suggest adjustments in alternative processes, products, pricing, etc.
• Communicate to the purchasing department unexpected increases or decreases in demand for products.
• Assist in scheduled physical inventory counts.
• Call‑Out Service (extremely rare).

• Establish and manage supplier relationships.
• Work with the appropriate parties (internal and external) to arrange for delivery and distribution of supplies/parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Assist in expediting the Shipping & Receiving process by working with the appropriate personnel and completing the necessary documentation.