Inside Sales Representative - Chicago, IL - GOGcG

Are you a focused and driven B2B sales professional looking to join a knowledgeable, committed team? Do you excel in communication and have a strong grasp of B2B sales processes?

If so, we’re seeking a dedicated Inside Sales Representative to join our GCG's Connectivity and Network Solutions team. In this role, you will harness your exceptional communication skills and B2B sales expertise to drive revenue growth and build lasting business relationships with both new and existing customers.  You’ll work closely with our Inside Sales Manager and members of our outside sales team to fortify our Connectivity and Network Solutions division as a trusted partner and distributor of choice for our customers. 

Work Schedule:  8 AM to 5 PM Central Time Mon-Fri 

Location: 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 

What you’ll do

• Develop in-depth familiarity with GCG communications product suite to provide customers with best-in-class solutions
• Nurture relationships with existing GCG customers to increase sales revenue as product offerings continue to expand
• Research and prospect for new business leads and expanded business opportunities within targeted markets utilizing a consultative sales approach that facilitates return business
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing agreements with customers and vendors as book of business steadily grows
• Demonstrate all aspects of sales process including cold calling and prospecting, handling of objections, closing, and follow-up

What you’ll bring

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service orientation and follow up skills with ability to quickly learn new product line
• 3 to 4 years of business-to-business sales, preferably within distribution or manufacturing
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, TEAMs, Outlook, and Excel
• Previous CRM experience strongly preferred

What we offer

• Competitive annual base salary plus commission
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more
• PTO plan (19 days) with company paid holidays (7 days)
• 401K with employer contribution
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About GCG

At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the county.  Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused. 

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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