Company Description: Hot & Cold Supply is a Small-Business Manufacturer and Distributor in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, Virginia. We serve commercial and industrial customers, with an emphasis on military end-users. We manufacture custom parts, temporary facilities, cable & hose assemblies, manifolds, industrial equipment & other products for the Department of Defense. Processing Quote Requests: + Inputting Quote Request into CRM + Researching Products + Reaching out to vendors via phone & email for price, availability, relevant technical specs, and quote status + Calculating freight and logistics + Drafting a quote for customers in a Point of Sales system + Sending Quoting to Customers Processing Orders: + Verifying previous quotes from vendors + Negotiating price, availability, and payment terms with vendors when appropriate + Drafting Purchase Order Packets for Purchasing + Tracking status of Purchase Orders + Providing email and phone communication to customers on status of their Orders + Setting up freight and logistics to customers + Ensuring timely and successful delivery of Orders to customers Customer Service: + Explaining products, their applications, and specifications + Problem solving for customers in a thorough, rapid, and efficient manner + Maintaining customer relationships + Continually expanding knowledge of role, products, industry, and customers Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree Preferred + Previous Sales experience Required + Previous experience with Government or DoD procurement preferred + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Must be dependable, punctual, detail oriented, professional, display a good work ethic, and be a team player + Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, must have Moderate to Advanced Excel proficiency and be willing to demonstrate excel skills at time of interview + Previous experience with Point of Sales and CRM systems + Focused on self-education and capability growth in role + Understanding of government contract processes and FARS preferred