Inside Sales Specialist

This is a remote position.

Our client in the Waukegan, IL area is seeking an Inside Sales Specialist to join their growing team! 

• Fully REMOTE if candidate is located outside of Illinois
  

Requirements

The right candidate will play a vital role in supporting the sales team by managing key administrative tasks, facilitating trade shows, and conducting inside sales outreach. This position will ensure that the sales operations run smoothly, and customer relationships are effectively managed from initial contact through the sales process. 

• Update and maintain customer database & records
  

• Assist sales directors, collaborate with sales team, general account maintenance, timely processing of customer orders.
  

• Coordinate tradeshow logistics, assist with booth design/setup, branding, new marketing materials for shows
  

• Cold calling (100/week), generating new prospects, following up with leads, follow metrics set by Sales Director, research customers, vet & asses potential customers
  

• 2-4 years of previous inside sales OR customer service/sales support experience, specifically from a food ingredient industry
  

• Bachelor's degree.
  

• Experience in HubSpot or other CRMs
  

• Seeking candidates who are organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and strong communicators