Outside Sales Account Representative

About the role

The Outside Sales Account Representative role involves processing customer inquiries and orders, coordinating delivery, and performing limited sales functions under supervision, with a focus on domestic customers and moderate responsibility. What You'll Do Plans, controls, and manages sales activities to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume from specified customers for the organization's products and/or services Act as liaison between customer and TAI; On time and accurate preparation of quotes for new items (or major changes); Lead negotiations and communicate cost and timing to customers for projects; Issue price change notices in a timely manner; Prepare and give customer presentations Weekly customer visit activity should be 1 - 2 visits with OSR. Time should be spent in office working on customer requests and other duties as assigned. AR's will solicit and maintain favorable contacts with customers AR's will keep company provided cell phones turned on to receive and respond to customer downtime calls after hours (24/7 access); If OSR must report to office after hours they will be compensated according to policy set forth in Employee Handbook; In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, our Business Continuity Plan (BCP) requires 24/7 access to understand and effectively communicate the recovery of our daily operations Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as engineering, program management, quality, manufacturing, and purchasing to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities; May be required to perform program management duties on an as need basis within the Sales Department depending on the significance of the issue/request Summarize and propose recommendations to Management concerning new business opportunities and strategies on how to exit/outsource business yielding a negative impact; Coordinate launch activities/timing (minor/major changes) with customer and internal teams at TAI; Develop a method for follow-up to ensure project timing is maintained Contacts other company units regarding design delivery or service matters. Manages the booking of the business. Processes customer inquiries and orders and expedites with delivery of products and/or services. Acquires new clients through sales, promotions, and development. Controls Inventory & scheduling shipments. Develops sales contacts and performs limited sales functions. Other duties. What You Need High School diploma or GED. 3 - 6 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field. Travel Travel up to 25% domestic and international. Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.