Inside Sales / Customer Service - HVAC / Plumbing

Bornquist is one of the premier manufacturers’ representative agencies in the Chicagoland area, proudly serving the commercial, industrial, HVAC, and plumbing markets throughout Northern Illinois. We have built strong brand recognition by representing industry-leading manufacturers and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a collaborative team environment focused on professional growth and development.

Join a trusted industry leader and become part of our growing team.

Bornquist is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran.

Position summary

The Inside Sales Representative serves as a key point of contact for customers by providing product information, pricing, technical support, and order management assistance. This role is responsible for entering and releasing customer orders, coordinating project approvals, supporting product troubleshooting and replacement part identification, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, fax, and email regarding pricing, availability, technical information, products, and services.
• Enter, modify, expedite, release, and cancel customer orders as needed.
• Coordinate with engineers to obtain approval of project submittals prior to releasing orders in the enterprise software system.
• Prepare and process quotations using manufacturer and supplier software/e-commerce platforms.
• Assist customers and the Purchasing Agent with non-warranty return material requests.
• Process A/R debit and credit memo requests to resolve billing issues.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, service, warehouse, suppliers, and customers to resolve concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, quotes, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken within the CRM system.
• Build and maintain strong rel...