Inside Sales Representative

Job Summary

The Inside Sales Representative, Geismar, LA. is responsible for selling precision-manufactured threaded gaskets, bolts, and fastening solutions. This role supports sales goals through effective sales techniques. It also provides quality customer service by ensuring technical compliance, application suitability, and contract requirements are met from quotation through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales relationships with current and future customers
• Sell threaded gaskets, bolts, and specialty fastening solutions manufactured to industry standards
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Prepare and manage RFQs, technical proposals, and pricing for customers
• Support first article inspections (FAI), qualification, and approval processes
• Ensure products comply with applicable standards, certifications, and contractual requirements
• Maintain accurate sales activity, forecasts, and customer documentation in CRM systems
• Support customer audits and technical reviews when required
• Travel to customer sites and industry trade events as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
• Paid travel and expense reimbursement
• Professional development and product training

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of technical sales experience in fasteners, gaskets, or precision-manufactured components
• Experience supporting diverse customer base
• Working knowledge of specifications for fasteners and sealing products
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and material specifications
• Familiarity with machining, threading, materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects in a specification-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience manufacturing or selling threaded gaskets, bolts, or custom fasteners
• Experience with first article inspections and quality documentation

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical and specification-based selling
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Customer problem solving and application support
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing
• Contract and compliance awareness
• Time management and pipeline development