About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Manufacturing).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Company

Confidential Client is a well-established manufacturer headquartered in Batavia, IL with more than 50 years serving government, education, commercial, and institutional customers across North America. The company designs and manufactures products used in public spaces and infrastructure, and is known for reliable products, strong customer service, and a collaborative culture.

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What You’ll Do

This Inside Sales / Sales Specialist role focuses on consultative selling of manufactured products to warm, inbound leads and existing customers. You will:

• Manage a steady flow of inbound leads and customer inquiries.
• Build and nurture long-term customer relationships across government, education, commercial, and institutional accounts.
• Diagnose customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Present "good / better / best" product options tied to customer goals and budgets.
• Follow up on quotes and open opportunities to maximize conversion.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Prepare accurate quotes, shipping estimates, and proposals.
• Process orders accurately from intake through completion.
• Maintain customer records and sales opportunities in CRM/ERP systems.
• Communicate professionally by phone and email and deliver excellent customer service before, during, and after the sale.
• Share customer feedback and market insights with internal teams to improve offerings and service.

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Who You Are (Requirements)

• 2+ years inside sales, B2B sales, account management, or other customer-facing sales experience.
• Proven ability to manage a sales pipeline and close business.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills.
• Experience using CRM and/or ERP software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, time-management, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling to government, education, commercial, or institutional customers.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/CRM platform.
• Background in solution-based or consultative selling.
• Bachelor’s degree or additional business coursework.

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Compensation & Earnings

• Base salary: $40,000 to $55,000 (range provided; flexible for exceptional candidates).
• First-year commission: typically $10,000 to $25,000 (varies by performance).
• Uncapped earning potential as customer base grows.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a stable manufacturer known for long employee tenure and collaboration

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Work primarily with warm, inbound opportunities rather than heavy cold-calling.
• Join a stable manufacturing organization with 50+ years of success.
• Build long-term relationships across a range of public- and private-sector customers.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values service, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and increased earnings.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.