Inside Sales

Inside Sales Representative - Inbound Business to Business Sales

Company: Metal Supermarkets

Location: 11430 Merchant Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Training Pay (6 Weeks) - Uncapped Performance Based Commission every 2 weeks and quarterly profit sharing = On Target Earnings of $60,000 +

Category: Inside Sales / Account Management / B2B

The Role: High-Volume Inbound Success

Are you naturally competitive, tech-savvy, and built for a fast-paced sales environment? At Metal Supermarkets, we don’t do cold calls—we do closing. We are the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, and our phones ring with high-intent B2B and retail clients ready to solve their problems.

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will manage a high-volume pipeline where the average sales cycle is 3–6 minutes. If you thrive on "Speed-to-Lead" and possess the "grit" to manage a constant flow of inbound opportunities, this is your career move. With over 1200 inbound calls every month, there is always someone to help and an easy sale to be made.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound Pipeline Management: Respond quickly to phone, email, and walk-in inquiries to quote prices and close the sale.
• Solution-Based Selling: Help contractors, machine shops, and DIYers identify the exact metal solutions, shapes, and grades they need.
• Software Mastery: Follow our processes and lead tracking within our sales systems to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Sales Mathematics: Perform precise calculations for custom cuts, weight, and pricing to provide instant, accurate quotes.
• Collaborative Growth: Partner with the shop and logistics teams to ensure "winning" service from the first call to final delivery.

Qualifications & Candidate Requirements

• Proven Track Record: 1–2+ years of experience in sales, counter sales, customer service, or account management (experience in industrial supply, hardware, automotive, or construction is a major plus, but not required). High volume sales environments experience is preferred.
• Sales Funnel Expertise: Confident phone presence and the ability to follow our process and systems to help our customers and complete your sales.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to learn our inventory software and navigate a computer quickly while on the phone.
• Analytical Skill: Proficiency in "sales math," including fractions, decimals, and basic industrial measurements.
• Education: Associate degree or equivalent professional sales training preferred.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish language and writing skills are a plus.

What We Offer (The Winning Edge)

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Base pay for training then uncapped commission and a quarterly profit-sharing bonus driven by your personal performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401k with company match, and paid time off.
• Career Velocity: Clear pathways into Management, Outside Sales, Machine Operation and Regional Roles.
• High-Energy Culture: Join a friendly, enthusiastic team in a rapidly expanding essential industry.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume.

Please include a paragraph to explain to us why you are qualified to be a part of a team handling over 1,200 inbound calls per month.

Metal Supermarkets: The World’s Largest Small-Quantity Metal Supplier.

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount