Supports Account Executives throughout the sales lifecycle by preparing quotes, managing CRM opportunities, coordinating with technology vendors, tracking renewals and supply constraints, and communicating with customers about pricing, licensing, and orders. The role also supports deal registration, pricing approvals, product alternatives, and order fulfillment while coordinating with Operations, Finance, and Sales Operations.
The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) plays a critical role in supporting the sales organization by managing quoting, vendor coordination, renewals, and customer engagement throughout the sales lifecycle. This role partners closely with Account Executives (AEs), vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and customer-focused sales support in a fast-paced technology environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, comfortable with technology products and vendors, and motivated to contribute to team success and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Partner with Account Executives to support new business, renewals, and expansion opportunities.
- Prepare, manage, and deliver accurate quotes for hardware, software, subscriptions, and services.
- Assist with opportunity management, deal tracking, and sales documentation in CRM systems.
- Support deal registration, pricing approvals, and vendor programs as required.
- Work with technology vendors (e.g., Cisco, HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, etc.) to obtain pricing, availability, and product information
- Identify suitable product alternatives for discontinued or constrained items
- Track lead times, supply chain constraints, and communicate updates to sales teams and customers
- Communicate professionally with customers via email and phone regarding quotes, renewals, licensing, and order status
- Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Sales Operations to ensure smooth order fulfillment
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior successful experience as an ISR or prior successful technology support experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a sales team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office.
Preferred
- BS Degree in Business or a technology-related field preferred
- Experience working with major technology vendors and distributors
- Understanding of deal registration, licensing, and subscription-based sales models
- Ability to interpret quotes, part numbers, SKUs, and pricing structures
- Collaborative mindset and desire to grow within a sales organization
Work Environment:
- Collaborative team environment with strong AE/ISR partnership
- Remote with some local office presence
- Occasional travel (approximately 15%)
- Exposure to leading technology solutions and vendors
Base Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
About
Blue Mantis is a leading strategic digital technology services provider with a 30+ year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies including managed services, cybersecurity and cloud. Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company provides digital technology services and strategic guidance to ensure clients quickly adapt and grow through automation and innovation. Blue Mantis partners with more than 1,200 leading mid-market and enterprise organizations in a multitude of vertical industries and is backed by leading private equity firm Recognize.
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