Inside Sales Representative (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite near Airport)
Pay: $21–$23/hour + Commission
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and customer-focused Inside Sales Representative to join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting commercial and contractor clients. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term earning potential through a competitive commission structure.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume sales environment, enjoys building relationships, and takes pride in delivering solutions that keep projects moving.

What You Will Do
Manage inbound sales inquiries and provide product recommendations to customers
Build and maintain relationships with contractors, facilities teams, and business clients
Prepare quotes, process orders, and ensure timely follow-up on all opportunities
Partner with outside sales and warehouse teams to fulfill customer needs
Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities to grow account value
Track orders, resolve issues, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
Stay organized in a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities
What We Are Looking For
1–3+ years of inside sales, counter sales, or B2B customer service experience
OR
Experience in retail lighting, electrical, or home improvement environments (such as The Home Depot or Lowe’s) with strong customer interaction and product knowledge
Strong communication skills with a customer-first mindset
Ability to manage multiple quotes, orders, and client requests simultaneously
Comfortable working onsite in a team-driven environment
Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency and accountability
What Sets You Up for Success
Experience working with contractors or commercial clients
Familiarity with electrical, lighting, or construction-related products
Proven ability to drive sales or influence purchasing decisions
Strong problem-solving skills and follow-through
Why This Role
Hourly base + uncapped commission opportunity
Clear path to permanent hire and long-term growth
Stable, team-oriented environment with consistent business demand
Opportunity to build a book of business and increase earnings over time

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.