Job Title: Sales Representative – Inside Sales
Location: Shelton, CT (On-site)
Compensation: Depending on experience
Type: Contract-to-Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a driven and personable Sales Representative to join the team in Shelton, CT. This is an inside sales role focused on building strong customer relationships, supporting a growing manufacturing and fabrication business, and driving profitable growth. The ideal candidate will bring recent sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to leverage AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency. This is not just another sales desk—it’s a career role with long-term stability, growth potential, and exceptional benefits.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive outreach and account management.
Support sales growth in manufacturing, machining, and fabrication business segments.
Learn to read blueprints and apply product knowledge to customer solutions (a plus but not required).
Leverage AI tools (ChatGPT and similar platforms) to improve workflows and client engagement.
Collaborate with the President and leadership team to align sales strategy with company goals.
Manage sales activity, reporting, and follow-up with accuracy and attention to detail.
Participate in onboarding and continuous training to learn Modern Plastics’ products, services, and value proposition.
Qualifications & Skills
Recent sales experience required (inside sales or account management preferred).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
Organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
AI literacy – open and willing to use modern tools to support sales activity.
Manufacturing background helpful; blueprint reading skills a bonus.
Must live within a 45-minute commute of Shelton, CT.
Self-motivated, professional, and driven by results.
Experience in any of the following gives you a serious edge:
Manufacturing / Industrial Sales
Plastics or Metals Distribution
Fabrication / Machining
Blueprint Reading / Engineering Drawings
Artificial Intelligence Literacy (Yes, AI is part of sales now. If that scares you, this isn’t your place.)
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
What You Get
A real career path — not a revolving-door sales desk.
Profit sharing — when we win, you win.
Autonomy — no micromanaging. We hire adults.
A company with 80 years of reputation — and zero interest in slowing down.
About Us
Top Prospect Group, founded in 2010, is a technical staffing firm committed to matching top professionals with industry-leading clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our reach in logistics, manufacturing, and technology sectors nationwide.
Interested Candidates – Apply Today
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