Inside Sales Associate - Tempe, AZ

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor known for its commitment to service and innovative technology. As an Inside Sales Associate, you will participate in a training program to develop essential selling skills and manage a book of business while focusing on building customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Responsibilities Achieve your sales goal by maximizing customer time and your own Manage a book of business and build customer relationships to better understand their needs and remain responsive to changing customer goals Source and prioritize new sales opportunities through outbound phone calls and email Adapt your communication approach by customer to best find solutions and solve their challenges Meet monthly performance metrics and demonstrate perseverance to overcome customer concerns and close sales opportunities Skills High school diploma or equivalent Comfort spending 50% or more of the day working with customers over the phone Experience with a customer relationship management software, such as Salesforce College degree Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits. Safety shoes provided (where applicable). Company Overview As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is