Inside Sales Representative - Plainwell Area

Inside Sales Representative | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $49,000 - $78,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in inside sales representative? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced Inside Sales Representatives.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Plainwell seeking Inside Sales Representatives who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Qualify and pursue new sales leads generated through marketing activities.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective customers remotely.
• Prepare and deliver quotes and proposals for manufacturing products.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to close sales.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales quotas and targets.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inside sales, preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or CRM systems in a sales context
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or specific product lines (e.g., machining, automation, raw materials)
• Demonstrated ability to upsell or cross-sell within an existing customer base
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to the manufacturing industry (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inside Sales Representative, Internal Sales Representative, Sales Development Representative, SDR, Business Development Representative, BDR, Account Executive, Sales Associate, Remote Sales Representative, Junior Sales Representative, Sales Representative

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your searchmarket insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Support Development Driving Raw Materials Mandarin ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting CRM Spanish Compensation Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Automation Customer Satisfaction Presentations Records Materials Negotiation Preparation Engineering Business Marketing Sales Communication

Salary Package: $ 49,000.00 - 78,000.00 (US Dollar)