Inside Salesperson 1 at Clark-Reliance® in Portland, OR

Job Summary

Sells products for distribution to businesses, industrial establishments, and individuals by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Displays or demonstrates product knowledge.

• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

• Quotes prices and prepares sales orders.

• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.

• Types formal quotations and inputs into computer and e-mails to customer.

• Enter sales orders into computer.

• Proofreads all their sales orders and purchase orders.

• Verifies customer confirming with sales orders.

Open new accounts by sending new account form and resale cards to customers for information needed

Physical Requirements

Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Job Function

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for the position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Required Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training desirable, but not required.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer quote requests, purchase orders, and internal documents. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and suppliers. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

• General knowledge of current business software such as Microsoft Windows Office Suite. Typing Skills 45-65 wpm.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions to decimals and vice-versa, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems, coordinate between different departments, prioritize work effectively, and multi-task efficiently.