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Inside Sales Representative

Barry-Wehmiller · Sheboygan, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you qualified a lead and decided it was not worth pursuing. How did you decide?

What they are checking: Judgment about where to spend time, which separates productive inside sales reps from busy ones.

Tell me about a sale you closed that took a long time. What kept it moving?

What they are checking: Persistence and follow-through on longer industrial sales cycles.

Tell me about a customer complaint you turned around.

What they are checking: Service recovery skills and ownership of problems that are not their fault.

How do you work with outside sales and field service so customers get one consistent message?

What they are checking: Teamwork across roles that touch the same customer accounts.

What would you do

This role mixes customer service with inside sales for BW Papersystems. How do you move a service call toward a sales opportunity without seeming pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot real customer needs during support calls and turn them into sales naturally.

How would you learn enough about corrugating and sheeting equipment parts to talk credibly with a plant maintenance manager?

What they are checking: Willingness to learn technical products, since customers here are engineers and maintenance staff.

A customer's line is down and they need a part fast, but it is backordered. What do you do?

What they are checking: Urgency, creativity and honest communication when a customer's production depends on you.

How do you prepare for an on-site visit with a customer?

What they are checking: Whether they do homework on the account and come with a purpose, not just a catalog.

About the work

What CRM systems have you used, and how do you keep your pipeline accurate?

What they are checking: Discipline in tracking activity so forecasts and follow-ups do not slip.

How do you build a quote that is accurate when you are not sure of every detail?

What they are checking: Whether they confirm specifications and avoid errors that cost margin or customer trust.

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The full job description

As published by Barry-Wehmiller.

About Us: BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: As Customer Service/Inside Sales Associate with BW Papersystems, you will drive product sales by developing and securing direct sales opportunities while providing comprehensive telephone and on-site support to customers. You will actively generate market interest through various sales activities including lead qualification, prospect outreach, product demonstrations, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts. This role combines sales development responsibilities with customer service duties such as order processing, quote generation, shipment coordination, and warranty support. Job Responsibilities: • Drive product sales by developing, identifying, and securing direct sales opportunities through various outreach activities • Generate market interest and close sales by executing projects, surveys, campaigns, site visits, and product demonstrations • Convert Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) into Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) through effective lead qualification and nurturing • Prospect identification and outreach through cold calling, email marketing, and database profiling activities • Provide comprehensive telephone support to customers and manage incoming calls and emails for order requests • Take and close customer orders while providing quotes and coordinating shipments • Cross-sell new solutions to existing customers and maintain ownership of specified customer accounts • Travel to visit key accounts when required to build relationships and help manage their accounts • Support sales processes and handle warranty claims in coordination with VP, maintenance, and supervisors • Maintain on-call availability on weekends and holidays, with Friday through Monday coverage every two months BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or GED Certificate • 2+ years of sales and customer service experience • Proficient in navigating a computer (required) • Proficient with using Microsoft Suite • Blueprint reading a plus but not required #LI-MG2 At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​ Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: BW Papersystems

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