Farwest Steel Corporation

Inside Sales Representative

Medford, OR - Full Time


 


Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Inside Sales Representative position located in Medford, Oregon!

 

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 700 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees
 

Benefits:

  • Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
  • We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
  • Incentive based on branch and corporate performance, based on net sales revenues.
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • The starting wage minimum is $24.00 per hour, but those with sales and industry experience can expect to be paid above this amount.
 

About this position: 
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with limited after hours and weekends as required
 

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Purpose of Position: Process requests for quotations and orders from customers. Develop quotes, initiate orders, and present inventory availability and lead-time information to customers. Provide a service solution to customers by utilizing all divisions of Farwest Steel.

Major Duties:

  1. Convert quotes to orders after checking inventory levels and confirming with customers that processes and services will meet or exceed requirements.
  2. Listen carefully prior to reading all items back to the customer. Check drawings and specifications including tolerances, before providing a quoted price back to the customer. This will ensure order-writing accuracy when the quote is converted to an order. Responsible for all data entry of customer quotes and orders.
  3. Educate customers on depth of services and breadth of inventory at various divisions of Farwest Steel Corporation. Always offering quality metal solutions to ensure customer success while building strong business relationships.
  4. Timely follow up on all quotes and orders for feedback on pricing, quality and delivery information.
  5. Check with the credit department regarding current status of a customer’s account if a high dollar order or rush order is placed.
  6. Track and acknowledge any changes to the order and verify revisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Prior sales experience preferred
  • Knowledge to communicate effectively, orally and writing in English
  • Ability to work in a team environment and treat our customers with courtesy and tact 
  • Telephone and computer skills are a must
  • Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations, understand written and oral instruction
  • Enthusiastic and organized with the ability to excel in a competitive, fast-paced environment.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. We honor our veterans!

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

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