Ascendum Machinery, a leading Volvo Construction Equipment dealer, is offering an excellent professional sales opportunity for an Inside Sales Representative position in Georgia. Applicant must live or be willing to relocate to the Buford, GA area. The position reports to Sales Manager.

FLSA STATUS: The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to classify their employees as being either exempt or non-exempt for the purpose of being paid overtime wages. The essential duties of this job are such that the employee is classified according to the FLSA as a Non-Exempt employee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:  Ascendum makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other People and Culture decisions without regard to  race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including  childbirth and related conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), disability, hair texture or protective hairstyle,  veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment that include but are not limited to hiring, promotion, training, transfers,  job assignments, terminations, recalls, wage and salary administration, and application of all Company policies,  procedures, and benefits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists Account Managers with quotes to improve customer response time.

· Ensures profit targets are met on equipment sales and rentals.

· Develops a lead management process for Georgia.

· Research market data (EDA, market reports, etc.) and utilizes this information to prospect and make cold calls.

· Shares market competitive data with management.

· Develop and maintains strong relationships with vendors and contacts in all regions and in the corporate office.

· Serves as inside sales contact for walk-in customers.

Pay and Benefits

• Base salary with generous commission plan
• Medical, dental and vision plans (no waiting period)
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid accidental death and dismemberment
• Company paid short-term and long term disability
• Supplemental life insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible spending account or health savings account
• 401K retirement savings with a generous match
• Paid vacation and holidays

For more information about us, please view our website at www.ascendummachinery.com.

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES/PROFICIENCIES –

· Experience and/or Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or 4 – 5 years’ of job-related experience is required.

· Computer Skills: The employee can use the equipment and software required to accomplish the responsibilities of this position. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Possesses good interpersonal skills.

· Possesses strong attention to detail.

· Raises issues and concerns promptly.

· Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Documents work in a clear and concise manner.

· Possesses and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.

· Possesses and maintains an approachable and friendly demeanor.

· Works independently with minimal direction and oversight.