Inside Sales Rep

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San Antonio, TX
3-5 Years Experience
Healthtech
The Role
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for generating sales in the production animal industry through inbound and outbound calls, providing product information, identifying customer needs, and ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction. Key duties include managing customer records, running sales reports, and maintaining accurate transaction records.
Summary Generated by Built In

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Summary

As an Inside Sales Representative (ISR) for Animal Health International, you are responsible for generating and increasing sales in the production animal industry through inbound and outbound sales calls, while handling inbound customer calls with professionalism, skill and expediency.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Administrative

  • Ensure accuracy of customer transactions in order entry system such as orders, quotes, returns, etc.

  • Maintain accurate customer and territory records; document all customer interactions and potential sales opportunities.

  • Gain understanding of and adhere to Accounts Receivables policies and practices.

  • Run sales reports for all sales activity.

  • Monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery.

  • Verify price and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customer profitability profiles.

  • Multitask and work within multiple computer systems and communication platforms simultaneously.

Customer Relations

  • Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners.

  • Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion.

Generate Sales

  • Make regular outbound calls to assigned customers/territories.

  • Generate new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to customers in a timely manner.

  • Identify customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and/or solutions.

  • Use appropriate selling tactics such as up-selling and cross-selling when needed.

  • Educate customers about product features and benefits to grow sales and improve customer satisfaction.

  • Generate referrals from current customers and manufacturers’ representatives.

  • Maintain a current knowledge of consumer preferences, company products, programs, market conditions, and competition.

  • The Inside Sales Representative may perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree, or equivalent work experience.

  • Exceptional customer service and organization skills.

  • Accuracy and strong attention to detail.

  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • General computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Knowledge or background in large animal health

  • Inside sales experience; previous success exceeding sales goals is a plus.

  • Proficiency in SAP

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

  • Lifting or Carrying, occasional, up to 25 pounds.

  • Sitting or Standing, majority of work day.

Environmental Factors

  • Operate a computer of other office devices.

  • Talking and hearing, position involves frequent communication with customers, inside staff, etc, and requires ability to understand and effectively exchange accurate information.

  • Reading and sight, requires frequent review of customer information.

Travel and On-call

  • ·This position provides the opportunity for minimal travel (10%) in a regional area for a sales ride-along or training opportunity.

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What's In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.

  • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

  • Paid Time Off (PTO).

  • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

  • Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).

  • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

  • LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

  • Patterson Perks Program.

EEO Statement

As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We are Patterson. We welcome you.

Top Skills

MS Office
SAP
The Company
Minneapolis, MN
5,559 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1877

What We Do

Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner.

Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices, and keep them running smoothly.

No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International, Inc. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We are Patterson. We welcome you.

Disability Accommodation
If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the hiring process, you may submit your request to HR by calling 1-866-234-2165 or by email to [email protected]. You can also mail your request to Patterson Companies, Inc. Attn: HR EEO Coordinator, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Information received will be routed to a representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration of your request.

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