Inside Sales Representative

Company Description: Hot & Cold Supply is a Small-Business Manufacturer and Distributor in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, Virginia.We serve commercial and industrial customers, with an emphasis on military end-users. We manufacture custom parts, temporary facilities, cable & hose assemblies, manifolds, industrial equipment & other products for the Department of Defense.Processing Quote Requests: Inputting Quote Request into CRMResearching ProductsReaching out to vendors via phone & email for price, availability, relevant technical specs, and quote statusCalculating freight and logisticsDrafting a quote for customers in a Point of Sales systemSending Quoting to CustomersProcessing Orders: Verifying previous quotes from vendorsNegotiating price, availability, and payment terms with vendors when appropriateDrafting Purchase Order Packets for PurchasingTracking status of Purchase OrdersProviding email and phone communication to customers on status of their OrdersSetting up freight and logistics to customersEnsuring timely and successful delivery of Orders to customersCustomer Service: Explaining products, their applications, and specificationsProblem solving for customers in a thorough, rapid, and efficient mannerMaintaining customer relationshipsContinually expanding knowledge of role, products, industry, and customersQualifications:Bachelors Degree PreferredPrevious Sales experience RequiredPrevious experience with Government or DoD procurement preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be dependable, punctual, detail oriented, professional, display a good work ethic, and be a team playerStrong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, must have Moderate to Advanced Excel proficiency and be willing to demonstrate excel skills at time of interviewPrevious experience with Point of Sales and CRM systemsFocused on self-education and capability growth in roleUnderstanding of government contract processes and FARS preferredRequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther