Inside Sales Representative

**Inside Sales Representative**

Venture Steel has emerged as a leading flat-rolled metal processor and distributor focused upon providing industry-best service in Canada. A service oriented culture, combined with modern processing equipment and our proprietary SSCM software platform, enable us to provide not only industry-best service but also visibility on order status for every customer.

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for generating sales and fulfilling all contractual obligations through the efficient management of their inventory to support accounts and customer relations. The selected individual will work under the guidance of an Outside Sales Representative and in tandem with other teams to achieve departmental sales goals and strategic plans to provide leading customer service. Success in achieving these goals, developing knowledge in the industry, and perfecting industry best practices can lead to many further sales opportunities.

**Operational Duties and Key Results**

The following is a list of the operational duties/key results expectations for the job. Gatsteel may modify job duties from time to time at its discretion.

**Sales**
- Meet or exceed the service levels required by your clients.
- Ensure prompt response to customer needs or issues.
- Maintain regular communication with your clients in order to anticipate the client’s needs and provide solutions.
- Proper daily inventory management practices in order to meet the company’s inventory goals. (MRP review, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, finished goods, FIFO etc.).
- Ensure proper management of your accounts deliveries, in stock and on order positions and finished goods on the floor.
- Data entry including but not limited to; sales order, work order, shipping order, release download etc.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with all departments within Gatsteel.
- Detail oriented ensuring accuracy on all transactions.
- Inventory Management.
- Work with Purchasing, your Account Manager(s), and Management to maximize inventory turns and eliminate aged inventory over 12 months old.
- Proactively deal with any obsolete or problem inventory.
- Minimize scrap on all setups to maximize profitability.

**Education and Industry Knowledge**
- College Diploma / University Degree
- Business/sales related education and/or experience is preferred.

**Technical & Business Skills**
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Dedicated commitment to providing superior, timely, internal and external customer service.
- High initiative and driven for success.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a team environment.
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
- Team cooperation and respect is required.
- Forward thinker, creative, innovative and entrepreneurial.

**Work Environment**
- Requires sitting at a desk working on a computer in an office atmosphere.
- At Venture Steel Inc. we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. _
- Venture Steel Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process if required due to disability. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What is your desired salary range?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- automotive sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person