We’ve taken fun seriously since 1999 and have grown to become a full-service partner in recreation, not just a vendor. Our mission is to inspire the human spirit through active recreation. We do this by helping our clients create a bucket list-worthy experience which becomes the center of “remember when” stories and the “let’s go again” conversations for generations to come.

Role and Responsibilities

CRS is adding a business to business (B2B) Inside Sales Associate to its team to work out of the Verona, WI office in the following capacity:

• Receive and vet inbound sales leads; follow up via telephone, Microsoft Teams and email
• Make outbound prospecting sales calls
• Utilize Digideck presentation software  for prospecting and proposals
• Establish productive, professional relationships with decision makers
• Prepare and present proposals via telephone and Microsoft Teams
• Refer larger clients and opportunities to Specialists
• Track sales cycle progress through CRM software
• Actively attend and participate in meetings
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Ideal candidates must: be a person of high character, integrity, and honesty; have the ability and willingness to be a part of a team; be insatiably curious and have the capacity to learn; have a tremendous work ethic with the willingness to do whatever it takes to serve both internal and external clients; hold themselves accountable for their growth and success; manage their time effectively; exhibit exemplary communication in person, on the phone, and in writing; and be Serious About Fun!

Preferred Education, Background & Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience in an inside sales, retail, or customer service role
• Consultative, needs-based sales process experience in a B2B environment
• Degree or courses in any of the following: Sales, General Business, Marketing, Communications.
• Intermediate level skills with business and productivity software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) essential to conducting general business tasks
• Understanding of and/or proficiency in CRM software (Sugarsell), web browser, presentation software

Desired Qualities:

• Self-starter with ability to follow-through
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative & team-focused
• Multi-task, prioritize deadlines
• Project professionalism in representing the organization, internally and externally
• Support initiatives that ensure profitability
• Willingness to travel infrequently
• Proven leadership
• Capable of projecting genuine enthusiasm
• Coachable
• Interested in working in a small business environment

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Physical activities: able to meet all physical requirements of routine office work
• Level of physical requirements: Lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 40lbs
• Level of visual acuity: viewing of computer screens for long durations
• Environmental conditions: office locations; periodic trips to project sites and trade shows

Travel Needs:

Position will require infrequent overnight and weekend travel to various customers, offices, and trade shows

This job is full time with the following benefits: 

• Health and dental insurance
• 401k including company contribution
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability