Inside Sales and Customer Support Specialist

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. 

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

The Inside Sales and Customer Support Representative will serve as a key point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service and support throughout the sales cycle. This role involves managing customer inquiries, processing orders, coordinating with internal departments, and supporting the sales team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, and web portals.• Prepare and follow up on quotes, proposals, and sales orders.• Review customer purchase orders for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with quoted terms, including pricing, lead times, and part numbers.• Generate and send formal order acknowledgements to customers, confirming receipt and details of purchase orders.• Provide accurate product delivery dates and proactively communicate any changes or delays.• Coordinate with production to obtain customer commit dates and ensure alignment with delivery expectations.• Work with the finance team to ensure product pricing is current and accurately reflected in quotes and order confirmations.• Participate in meetings with customers to review order status, delivery schedules, and address any concerns or special requirements.• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, and feedback in the CRM system.• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.• Track order status and proactively communicate updates to customers.• Assist in resolving customer issues, complaints, and returns in a professional and timely manner.• Support outside sales representatives with lead generation, account management, and reporting.• Understand and communicate technical product specifications and capabilities.• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other applicable regulations.• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Other duties as assigned by the Customer Service Manager. 

Position Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred.• 2+ years of experience in inside sales or customer support, preferably in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.• Strong understanding of sales processes and customer service best practices.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Proven ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail.• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications is a plus.• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP,