Inside Sales Representative
J-Squared Technologies
INSIDE TECHNICAL SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Job Type: Permanent
Available Locations: Ontario
Leading the charge of developing cutting edge hardware systems.
Collaborative and highly skilled cross-functional team.
Shaping the future of computing in key industries, turning ideas into reality.
That is what we do at J-Squared.
Are you passionate about using disruptive technology to solve problems previously unachievable? Are you excited about the latest innovations that are allowing us to create more powerful hardware in smaller form factors? Do you like getting your hands dirty while driving results and collaborating with colleagues? If this interests you, then we have an opportunity waiting for you!
What will your typical day look like?
As an Inside Sales & Customer Service Representative, you will work with a cross-functional team, including account managers, technical support, and operations to grow sales and support the customer to ensure success and satisfaction.
Specifically, your responsibilities will include:
1. Customer Engagement:
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, or other communication channels promptly and professionally.
- Proactively engage with existing and potential customers to understand their needs, address questions, and provide solutions that align with our product offerings.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to foster long-term partnerships and customer loyalty.
2. Sales Support:
- Collaborate with account managers to assist in developing and implementing sales strategies and initiatives.
- Assist account managers and work with senior sales leadership to determine optimal sale price for quotations.
- Prepare and submit sales quotations and proposals, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers.
- Proactively check the open backlog report (weekly basis).
- Manage supplier information in SAP (e.g., price lists, min order quantities, registration programs, discount, product obsolescence notifications, policy changes).
3. Order Processing and Documentation:
- Process sales orders efficiently and accurately in the company's sales management system, and respond to customers with PO acknowledgement.
- Place purchase orders with manufacturers, and make sure to receive the confirmed ship dates in a timely fashion.
- Maintain up-to-date and organized sales records, including customer information, sales activities, and communication logs.
- Coordinate with various internal teams, including production, repair technicians, logistics, and finance, to ensure timely delivery and smooth order fulfillment.
- Expediting orders with vendors as necessary and communicating delivery date changes to customers.
4. Market Research and Intelligence:
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and market developments to provide insights for sales strategies and product improvement.
- Maintaining updated knowledge of J-Squared’s products and services as it pertains to your product or service sales focus.
5. Sales Reporting:
- Prepare and present regular sales reports and performance metrics to the leadership team, highlighting progress toward sales goals, key achievements, and challenges.
- Utilize data analytics to identify areas of improvement and make data-driven decisions to optimize sales processes.
6. Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with the external sales team and support team to ensure alignment and support in achieving company objectives.
- Contribute actively to sales meetings, providing input on market insights and customer feedback.
7. Continuous Improvement:
- Seek continuous professional development to enhance service offering knowledge, sales techniques, and industry understanding.
- Provide suggestions and ideas for process improvements and contribute to the overall growth and success of the sales team.
About Our Team
J-Squared has over 30 years of experience excelling in operationally demanding performance environments. Our ruggedized products and solutions are innovative, needs driven, and focused on quality and reliability. Our Octagon Systems line of products is a global leader in rugged computer systems built for use in extreme environments such as mining, military, transportation, and marine. We architect and manufacture systems that work no matter what.
J-Squared’s significant growth has resulted in the company expanding its team to meet this increased demand.
Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You
For a candidate to be successful in this role, the key qualifications include:
- College degree as technician / technologist as a minimum requirement.
- 2 or more years’ experience in sales, communications, or related fields, preferably in electronics hardware, electronics repair, or OEM industry.
- Experience using ERP software such as SAP (preferred), Oracle, etc.
- Experience using CRM software such as ZoHo, JIRA, Trello, Pipedrive, PeopleSoft, etc.
- Experience using workflow tools such as Notion or AgilePLM to drive processes.
- Proficient with basic office computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Google Suite)
- Ability to collect, track, and analyze large amounts of data
Additionally, we are looking for someone who is:
- Highly motivated and energetic
- Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking ability with a customer-centric mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
- Excellent team player with strong communication and collaboration skills
- Great attention to detail and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to obtain and maintain a positive Controlled Goods Assessment
Take The Next Step
Please submit your CV to via LinkedIn. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
J-Squared respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and provides accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout any recruitment process, once made aware of a need for accommodation. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate so in your application.