Inside Sales Representative

Are you a highly motivated outgoing self-starter looking for the opportunity to work in a fast passed environment? This position may be for you! Ja-Ru is looking for an inside sales representative to drive small accounts revenue business and attract new business opportunities.

The inside sales representative presents our portfolio of products to small to mid-sized accounts, handles their needs, and maximizes sales within their territory.

• Cultivate a strong product, customer, and market knowledge, to handle all customer needs.
• Master and utilize company standard processes and procedures.
• Ability to initiate cold/warm calls with potential customers. Ability to interview potential customers to determine opportunities, competitive situation, objections, and effectively communicate benefits to Ja-Ru product catalog.
• Handle internal processes for quote generation, program maintenance, sample requests and any other administrative needs for your accounts.
• Investigate and resolve customer challenges as they arise.
• Oversee complete purchase process from receipt of purchase order through invoice.
• Support in preparing and management of company Trade Shows.
• Maintain database of current customer programs, new leads, etc.
• Maintain company showroom. Guarantee removal of discontinued items, addition of new items, etc.
• Stay updated on latest market trends.
• Position is based out of our corporate HQ in Jacksonville FL. (This is not a remote position)

• 1-3 years’ experience in selling consumer goods in a performance-based role
• Track record of exceeding sales quota and/or objectives
• Strong phone presence and experience making dozens of calls per day
• Proficient in Excel & Power Point
• Proficient with corporate productivity, technology, and web presentation tools
• Organized and able to follow department processes and workflow
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management products
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• BA/BS degree or equivalent

• Communication
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, and time management skills
• Planning and organization
• Flexibility
• Team orientation
• Learning orientation
• Analytical, creative, influencing and/or persuasiveness

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 80% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and computer printer
• Must be able to observe and perceive information on a computer and documents
• Must be able to communicate and converse with vendors over the phone