Inside Sales Specialist
- Location
- Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description:
Position Summary: The Inside Sales Specialist generates sales of products and services to achieve volume and growth objectives independently and in cooperation with the outside sales team. Directly handles sales opportunities with existing customers and prospects and may be responsible for direct management of large or strategic customer accounts. Analyses specifications and prepares quotes package for strategic business opportunities. Closely works cross functionally with engineering, outside sales, customer service, legal services, accounts receivable, and other sales support resources, as need, to effectively manage customer relationships, pursue selling opportunities, and close business opportunities.
• Develops and supports strategic relationships with internal and external customers.
- Develops and supports strategic relationships with internal and external customers.
- Collaborates with outside sales on assigned accounts to achieve team revenue goals.
- Works closely with production and shipping teams to proactively communicate any foreseen delays.
- Manages proposal preparation and submittal by required due date.
- Reviews technical and commercial terms of customer request for quotes (RFQ).
- Reviews customer demand changes and forecasts to ensure alignment with production capabilities.
- Maintains complete understanding of SIP products and services and their features and benefits as they relate to specific customer needs.
- Compute costs for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, labor, etc.
- Develops and manages contract pricing for strategic customers to achieve margin alignment.
- Expedites product as necessary to meet customer’s expectations.
- Proactively works to sell slow moving/obsolete (SLOB) inventory.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Professional experience (years and/or industry type) – minimum of 4 years of experience in related role, in manufacturing industry highly preferred.
- People skills – teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external stakeholders.
- Possess energy, initiative, enthusiasm, cooperation while exercising good judgement and discretion.
- Ability to manage difficult and/or emotional situations while promptly addressing customer needs.
- Technical skills
- Ability to interpret technical information pertaining to engineered products and/or processes specific to customer application requirements.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently to meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Analytical ability required.
• Strong customer focus, communication, decision-making and influencing skills.
- Strong customer focus, communication, decision-making and influencing skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Health Insurance with discounts for Wellness program participation
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Robust Vacation, Holiday and Paid Sick Time
- Generous 401(k) program starting Day 1
- Charitable Giving Programs with Company Match
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation Information: Compensation will be determined based on a combination of education and experience ranging from $60,000 - $89,000 per year.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
From Illinois Tool Works's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job