Full-Time

Inside Sales Representative

Industrial Distribution

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

SunSource

SunSource

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes fluid power components and systems

Industrial & Manufacturing

Junior, Mid

Austin, TX, USA

Position is onsite in Austin, TX.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 2+ years of proven sales and/or customer service experience
  • Addresses customer concerns, demonstrates empathy, and consistently moves the customer towards commitment
  • Excellent people skills. Interacts effectively and works productively with a wide range of people
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Fast learner with the ability to grasp new concepts
  • Persuasive, amiable, self-motivated, and goal oriented
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel) savvy
  • Must be able to type 40 WPM
Responsibilities
  • Provides excellent customer service by answering incoming customer calls, solving problems, entering orders and completing follow-up procedures
  • Maximizes customer contact on the phone by turning product inquiries into orders; suggests accessories or replacement items to customers.
  • Writes bids and quotations when appropriate and performs follow-up procedures
  • Documents all customer contact and sales activities in the ACS system
  • Communicates with Outside Sales to ensure excellent account management and customer service for new and existing customers
  • Supports Outside Sales in implementing sales and marketing plan.
  • Keeps current on Ryan Herco Flow Solutions products
  • Attends product and sales training meetings as required.
  • Updates and maintains database

SunSource distributes fluid power components and systems for industries such as OEM, MRO, and mobile equipment. Their services include design and engineering support, supply chain optimization, and repair capabilities. By focusing on customer service and technical support, SunSource helps clients reduce maintenance costs and improve productivity. Unlike competitors, SunSource combines a national reach with a strong local presence, ensuring tailored solutions for customers. The company's goal is to provide high-quality products and services that drive growth and meet client needs.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Windsor, California

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for energy-efficient hydraulic systems boosts growth in the fluid power sector.
  • IoT integration enhances predictive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
  • Outsourcing supply chain management benefits distributors like SunSource with comprehensive solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Online marketplaces like Amazon Business could undercut traditional distributors like SunSource.
  • Electric and hybrid equipment may reduce demand for traditional fluid power components.
  • Consolidation in the sector may lead to larger competitors with greater market reach.

What makes SunSource unique

  • SunSource offers comprehensive services including design, engineering, and supply chain optimization.
  • The company has over 85 years of experience in the fluid power sector.
  • SunSource emphasizes associate development and strong customer-supplier relationships.

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