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Inside Sales Representative

Posted about 23 hours ago

OfficeSt. Louis, MO, United States

Job Description

The Inside Sales Rep. acts as a liaison between customers, product distributors, manufacturer representatives, and various internal company departments to achieve appropriate product selection and pricing, timely delivery of products, correct billing, order entry, and closing sales opportunities.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Contact customers, manufacturer reps, and product distributors regarding pricing, quality, scheduling,
and shipping logistics; quotes price, secures orders, enters orders into CRM, arranges delivery dates,
and performs other necessary tasks of actual sales transactions on a timely basis.
• Research customer or distributor technical questions; determines usage of products for new and
existing customers.
• Provide product knowledge training to distributor personnel within specific geographic territory.
• Communicate trends, changes, and developments that occur within distribution network, contracting
community, and to appropriate managers in the organization.
• Cross-train and provide back-up within department to assist with sales in all territories.
• Utilize SAP & Salesforce for order entry, pricing, forecasting, customer contact data base, project
tracking, and sales and marketing efforts.
• Analyze and audit transactions, corrects records, adjusts errors; tracks orders; processes returns
and/or issues credit authorizations following policy guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; College degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years order entry/customer service experience; preferably with a manufacturing
company. International sales background a plus, but not required.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented, superior communication skills, and works well with a
team.
• Proficient in computer usage and data base management. SAP experience and previous use of CRM
system is strongly desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel (minimal anticipated but more if needs dictate).

Additional Information

  • 401k with Generous Company Match  
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays
  • Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Education Assistance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
St. Louis, MO, United States

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. On Sika's LinkedIn page we share our most important corporate news and job openings, as well as a broad mix of content from our Sika subsidiaries around the world. Your Career at Sika: https://www.sika.com/en/career.html Privacy Notice: https://www.sika.com/en/footer/privacy-notice.html

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