⭐⭐⭐ Inside Sales Specialist ⭐⭐⭐
Pay Rate: Up to $30/hr; Based on experience
Location: Albany, NY area (On-site), Temporary to Hire
Experience: 1-5 years in sales/marketing; manufacturing industry experience preferred
Education: High school diploma required; 2-year degree preferred
Our client in the Albany, NY area is seeking a Inside Sales Specialist to support both revenue growth and brand visibility within a manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, supporting sales operations, and creating marketing content that drives results. This is a full-time permanent role following a 90-day temp-to-hire period. It is on-site and offers excellent growth potential for a motivated professional with strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities of the Inside Sales Specialist will include:
- Develop and implement sales plans to achieve revenue goals and business objectives
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and referrals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers
- Conduct sales presentations, negotiate terms, and close deals
- Tracksales performance, analyze results, and recommend strategy adjustments
- Promote company products and expand customer accounts through targeted outreach
- Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Provide timely order status updates and coordinate shipping schedules
- Organize completed materials according to customer specifications
- Address customer concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly
- Design and execute marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, and traditional channels
- Conduct market research to evaluate trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning
- Develop marketing content such as brochures, ads, social media posts, and blog materials
- Analyze market conditions and identify new growth opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to support strong customer service and brand consistency
Qualifications for the role of Inside Sales Specialist:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
- 1-5 years of sales/marketing experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- SAP experience is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare and present information in one-on-one or small-group settings
- Strong basic math skills, including ability to compute percentages and interpret data graphs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to handle inquiries professionally
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
About Us:
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