Inside Sales Rep
Located in Cottage Grove, OR
Inside Sales Representative
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Inside Sales Representative to manage the full sales cycle from initial inquiry through order fulfillment. This role serves as a primary point of contact for customers and vendors and plays a key role in supporting the outside sales team within a fast-paced, professional office environment.
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for ensuring quotes, orders, and follow-ups are handled accurately and promptly while maintaining high standards of customer service, data integrity, and internal communication.
Who Will Succeed in This Role
The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the day. You enjoy being a central resource for customers and sales teammates, take pride in accuracy and follow-through, and are confident communicating by phone and email. You are responsive, proactive, and solutions-oriented—especially when tracking orders, resolving issues, or coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Sales Cycle Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and vendor quote requests via phone, email, and web inquiries
- Provide timely and accurate information regarding products, pricing, lead times, and order status
- Process customer purchase orders (POs), convert them into sales orders, and ensure all required dates and details are accurate
Order Fulfillment & Follow-Up
- Obtain vendor quotes and issue purchase orders to suppliers as required
- Proactively monitor open and past-due customer and vendor orders
- Communicate delays promptly to customers and provide updated timelines
- Check inventory availability and track critical order and shipment status
Sales & Technical Support
- Work closely with outside sales representatives to support account growth and customer retention
- Provide basic technical guidance on product selection and applications
- Coordinate with engineering or technical teams on complex customer requirements to help define appropriate solutions
Administration, Reporting & Customer Care
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers
- Handle customer complaints, returns, and service issues with urgency and professionalism
- Maintain accurate customer, pricing, and order data within CRM and internal systems
- Prepare reports and summaries to help communicate sales activity and trends to management
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in inside sales, customer service, sales support, or order management in a B2B environment
- Customer Communication: Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams by phone and email
- Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple open orders and priorities concurrently
- Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfort working in CRM, order entry, or ERP systems
- Work Style: Self-motivated, dependable, and responsive in a fast-paced office environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting outside sales teams or managing distributor/manufacturer relationships
- Familiarity with technical or industrial products
- Experience with CRM, ERP, or inventory management systems
- Ability to read or interpret basic technical documentation or specifications
Schedule & Compensation
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Compensation Package will be dependent on experience
This role is well suited for someone who enjoys being a key contributor to the sales process and takes satisfaction in accuracy, customer trust, and operational excellence.
Express Office: Eugene
945 Garfield
Eugene, OR 97402
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