Sales Specialist

Currently, StaffBright has an exciting opportunity with a well-established global manufacturing organization. As the company continues to grow its business and expand its customer base, they are looking to add an Sales Specialist to its team in Independence, Ohio.This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with experience in customer service, sales support, or account coordination who is looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career in account management. This individual will play an important role in managing customer relationships, coordinating quotations and orders, and identifying opportunities to grow existing business.What You Will Be DoingServe as the primary point of contact for customers, providing excellent communication, support, and follow-up throughout the sales process.Review and analyze customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to understand requirements and prepare accurate customer offers.Coordinate RFQ activities with the company's supply base, partnering with the Purchasing team to gather pricing and necessary information.Prepare, present, and follow up on quotations and commercial offers to customers.Review customer purchase orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with previously submitted quotations.Create, manage, and maintain customer purchase order agreements.Act as a liaison between customers, internal departments, and suppliers to ensure effective communication and timely project execution.Work closely with Business Development, Purchasing, and Operations to support customer needs and business objectives.Analyze existing customer accounts to identify opportunities for additional business and account growth.Support the onboarding and implementation of new customers and projects, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing follow-up.Maintain accurate customer records, account information, and sales documentation.Proactively follow up on customer inquiries, quotations, and outstanding orders to ensure a positive customer experience.What We Need From YouBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.1+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally within sales support, account management, customer service, or account coordination.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with customers and internal teams.Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to work independently, take initiative, and stay organized while managing responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, particularly when reviewing customer requirements, quotations, and purchase orders.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Teams.Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced business environment.Preferred ExperienceExperience with Salesforce, SAP, or other ERP/CRM systems.Previous experience reviewing customer drawings or technical documentation.Background in automotive manufacturing or a related industrial environment.Experience working with fasteners or manufactured components.The PerksOpportunity to join a stable, reputable global manufacturing organization that continues to grow its business and expand its team.Excellent career development potential, with the opportunity to progress into an Account Manager position over time.Work alongside an established local team, with hands-on training and support from experienced leadership and headquarters.Competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance with 70% of premiums paid by the company.Choice of two medical plans (PPO and HDHP), along with an FSA option.Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.Life and AD&D insurance coverage up to 2.5x annual salary, capped at $350,000.401(k) matchingPTO and paid holidays.StaffBright – Who We AreStaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing. By partnering with industry-leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.