Inside Sales Associate

Hufco

Houston, TX   |   On-site

$40,000 to $60,000 based on skills and experience   |   Full-time

Job Description

For over 30 years Hufco has been a leader in servicing the entire Gulf Coast Region with Parker fluid power products. Hufco is committed to exceeding customer expectations. We have a broad spectrum of customers over various industries. We are seeking a candidate to fill a Customer Service Sales Support position in our Northwest Houston location.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers and outside sales with pricing and delivery information when required
  • Entering part numbers and quotes and orders into the computer system
  • Looking up order status and informing customers of shipments
  • Following up on open quotes and orders with customers and suppliers
  • Offering competitive interchange from other manufacturers to products we represent
  • Entering potential customers and projects into the CRM database
  • Building hose assembly and kits bill of materials based on customer specifications
  • Provide application and product support to customers and outside sales
  • Assist the customers and outside sales team with technical questions
  • Review and approve product applications
  • Review incoming orders for proper product selection and application.
  • Occasional field visits with outside sales team to increase application knowledge
  • Build/develop customer relationships
  • Support outside sales with lead qualification/follow-up as needed
  • Provide sales support as needed

 

    Experience
    • Strong professional sales, customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Ability to recognize sales opportunities beyond the customer’s perceived needs or requirements
    • Ability to build and sustain relationships with customers
    • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications
    • Ability to write and communicate effective business correspondence to sales team and customers
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from sales team and customers
    • Technical aptitude
    • Previous inside sales experience
    Education
    • 4 year college degree or technical degree preferred
    • Technical sales experience preferred or a minimum of 3 years in customer service environment
    • Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office and Outlook
    • Experience with P21 ERP is preferred
    Pay & Benefits

    Additional Benefits

    Health

    Dental

    Vision

    401k

    Life

    About Hufco

    Hufco is not only a “true” full line Parker distributor but we are among just a few distributors across the country, and the only one in Houston, who is certified to make high pressure, collapse resistant, subsea assemblies. We are proud to represent Parker Fluid Connectors (FCG), Parker Hydraulics and Parker Pneumatics (MSG). These products include hydraulic cylinders, accumulators, actuators, filters, hydraulic pumps, motors and pneumatic FRL’s. We offer many configurations, pressures, connections, and materials. In addition to the other operating groups, Hufco offers Parker Autoclave, a product line that includes high pressure valves, fittings, tubing, pumps, and systems. We cover applications such as subsea, high collapse (HCR), chemical injection, construction, water jetting, water blasting, cementing and many others.