Inside Sales Representative Machine Tool
KAAST Houston, TX
Inside Sales Representative Machine Tool
Full Time • KAAST Houston, TX
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Inside Sales Representative – Industrial Machinery / Machine Tools
KAAST Machine Tools is a rapidly growing international distributor of CNC and conventional machine tools, serving manufacturers throughout North America. We provide sales and service for a comprehensive line of high-quality machinery, including mills, lathes, saws, grinders, press brakes, shears, angle and plate rolls, laser systems, waterjets, and other fabrication equipment.
Our headquarters and flagship warehouse are located in Philadelphia, PA, with a second warehouse in Chicago, IL. As we continue expanding our footprint, we are excited to grow our presence in Texas and are seeking an Inside Sales Representative based in the Houston area to help establish and develop this market.
Position Overview
This is a full-time position for a motivated Inside Sales Representative who enjoys building relationships, solving customer challenges, and helping manufacturers find the right equipment for their production needs.
The majority of your time will be spent working with warm leads and inbound inquiries, while also identifying new business opportunities and developing long-term customer relationships. Although this is primarily an inside sales position, KAAST encourages Sales Representatives to visit customers when appropriate to strengthen relationships and better understand their operations.
Travel is approximately 10% and primarily consists of attending 2–3 industry trade shows per year, along with occasional customer visits.
Responsibilities
- Contact warm leads and respond promptly to inbound sales inquiries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Analyze customer applications and manufacturing processes to recommend the best equipment solutions.
- Prepare accurate and timely equipment quotations.
- Maintain customer information, opportunities, and sales activity within the company CRM.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of KAAST's machine tool and fabrication equipment product lines.
- Follow up on quotes and sales opportunities to help drive business growth.
- Stay organized, self-motivated, and proactive in managing your sales pipeline.
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of sales experience (required).
- Minimum of 2 years of capital equipment or machine tool sales experience (required).
- Experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or industrial equipment is strongly preferred.
- Strong account management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable communicating with customers by phone, email, and in person.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Ability to travel approximately 10% for trade shows and customer visits.
- Must reside in or around the Houston, Texas area.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is energetic, personable, and driven to build lasting customer relationships. They enjoy helping customers solve manufacturing challenges and are eager to learn KAAST's extensive line of machine tool and fabrication equipment. If you're looking for an opportunity to join a growing international company and play a key role in expanding our presence in Texas, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation
Competitive pay based on experience, plus commission.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, TX area
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Travel: Approximately 10%
Experience Required:
- Sales: 2 years
- Capital Equipment / Machine Tools: 2 years
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
KAAST Machine Tools, established in 2010, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance metalworking machinery and fabrication equipment. We provide one of the most extensive line-ups in the industry, serving everyone from small job shops to large-scale industrial production facilities. Whether your application requires high-speed CNC Machining Centers, CNC or manual lathes, automatic bandsaws, or precision grinders, our inventory provides a wide range of solutions.
Beyond chip-making, our warehouse has a full selection of fabrication equipment, including hydraulic press brakes, shears, plate and angle rolls, ironworkers, and more to meet your metal fabrication demands. With our main headquarters and warehouse in Philadelphia, PA, and a showroom location in Chicago, IL, KAAST maintains an inventory of over 160 machine tools in-stock and ready to ship. This dual-location advantage helps minimize lead times and allows us to provide fast, reliable delivery across the United States.
Beyond chip-making, our warehouse has a full selection of fabrication equipment, including hydraulic press brakes, shears, plate and angle rolls, ironworkers, and more to meet your metal fabrication demands. With our main headquarters and warehouse in Philadelphia, PA, and a showroom location in Chicago, IL, KAAST maintains an inventory of over 160 machine tools in-stock and ready to ship. This dual-location advantage helps minimize lead times and allows us to provide fast, reliable delivery across the United States.
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