Inside Sales Representative - Valve Automation (Valve Automation)

Location: Clinton Twp, Michigan, United States

Company

Employee-owned distributor serving electrical, automation, pipe, valve, fitting, steam, lighting, industrial controls, and instrumentation industries across ten states.

What you will do

• Develop and qualify new leads, make outbound calls, follow up on quotes, and identify sales opportunities.
• Communicate with customers and vendors, understand their needs, and provide responsive customer service.
• Process orders, quotes, portal requests, and customer or vendor documentation.
• Explain product features and applications, prepare product submittal sheets, and track customer approvals.
• Maintain accurate records and customer databases while coordinating with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Close sales, achieve targets, and stay current on evolving product offerings.

Requirements

• Two years of distribution or customer service experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, shift priorities, work cross-functionally, and operate in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to sit for eight hours per day and perform standard visual, verbal, and auditory work.

Nice to have

• Two years of pipe, valve, and fitting sales experience.
• Technical degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Salesforce or Epicor / Solar Eclipse.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, coaching, and mentoring.
• Collaborative environment where employee ideas and contributions are valued.
• More than 60% of associates have over five years of tenure, and more than 40% have over ten years.