Inside Sales Representative-IL

Inside Sales Representative
Full-time | IL

At Aetna Building Solutions, relationships are everything. For nearly 90 years, we’ve built trust with fabricators, contractors, and specifiers across the Midwest by living out what we call the Aetna Wayz—collaboration, dependability, and a relentless focus on helping our customers succeed. With 135 employees and 5 strategically located warehouses, we are one of the region’s leading distributors of surfaces, composites, plywood, hardwood, and hardware.

Now, we’re looking for an Inside Sales Representative who shares our belief that being a “relationship company” is more than a slogan—it’s how we work.

What You’ll Do

As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll be the voice of Aetna to our customers. You’ll:

• Build and strengthen customer relationships by listening, problem-solving, and delivering value every day.

• Partner with our outside sales team and product managers to ensure customer needs are met seamlessly.

• Drive sales results by managing inbound and outbound calls, providing quotes, and following up on opportunities.

• Develop expertise in Aetna’s products and applications so you can be a trusted resource.

• Keep customer and sales activity up to date in our CRM to ensure smooth collaboration across the team.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Relationship-focused – You genuinely enjoy connecting with people and building trust.

• Team-oriented – You know sales is a team sport and succeed by collaborating with colleagues.

• Results-driven – You’re motivated by goals and take ownership of your numbers.

• Organized & tech-comfortable – You can manage details and adapt to new tools quickly.

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or equivalent experience).

• 1+ year of inside sales or customer service experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Why You’ll Love Working at Aetna

At Aetna, you’re not just taking a sales job—you’re joining a company that:

• Puts relationships first—with customers and with each other.

• Believes in stability with growth, offering a long-term home for your career.

• Fosters a culture of teamwork, trust, and accountability.

• Offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing

Ready to bring your energy, drive, and relationship-building skills to Aetna?
Send us your resume—we’d love to talk.