Farwest Steel Corporation

Inside Sales Representative

Stockton, CA - Full Time

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Hello prospective employee! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position.

Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
  • Wage Range: $23.00-$33.50 per hour, depending on experience. 
  • Incentive based on corporate performance.  Up to $30,000 annually based on net sales revenues.
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
  • Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

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, On-site.

Schedule: Monday-Friday.

Farwest’s Sales Department, seeks an experienced customer oriented and driven individual to join our Stockton team as Inside Sales Representative. In this role, you will process requests for quotations and orders from customers, while providing a service solution to customer’s by utilizing all divisions of Farwest Steel.

 Key responsibilities for this role include:  Past sales experience in steel, construction, or other commodities required

  • Responsible for receiving incoming calls and all data entry of customer quotes and orders.
  • Thorough review and verification of customer specifications to ensure accurate quoted prices.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge on current inventory levels in order to appropriately convert quotes to orders. 
  • Educate customer on depth of services and scope of current inventory in all Divisions of Farwest Steel Corporation.
  • Communicate processing capabilities and expectations to customers and outside vendors.
  • Timely follow up on all quotes and orders regarding feedback on pricing, quality, and delivery information.
  • Interdepartmental communication:
    • Communicate with credit department regarding status of customer accounts.
    • Communicate with warehouse and operations team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Track and acknowledge any changes to orders and verify revisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Higher education in a related field.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints. 
  • Experienced with computers and data entry.
  • Proficient in using professional telephone techniques.
  • Understanding of basic mathematical calculations.

Professional Competencies:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as a problem solver as well as work within a team environment of diverse individuals.
  • Courteous professional conduct with both customers and coworkers.
  • Ability to adapt to different social settings and situations.
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain focus in a fast paced environment
  • Previous sales experience in Industrial or Commercial environment preferred  .

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 650 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.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

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