As I reflect on the results of this year, the request for a blog submission from our marketing department was timely.   While evaluating the accomplishments of 2011 and establishing new goals for the upcoming year – I am challenged to figure out what has attributed to our success, what lessons were learned, and how to best position ourselves moving forward.

Every year I find myself looking back to past years thinking that a historical trend might develop.  The only development is the reassurance that change is a constant with us.   I’m amazed that what seemed like minor changes at the time, and just part of going about the business at hand – turned out to be more significant when looking in the rear view mirror.  I know better than to think that it will ever be “business as usual” for us. We get bored too easily!

If we started all over (like we seem to do each year) the key ingredients would stay the same:

Adaptability – one of our strongest assets since the beginning
Visionary
 – we look at the world and warehouses a little differently
Entrepreneurial – we pride ourselves on our creative spirit
Energetic Action – the challenge of “making it happen” is contagious
Loyal – our clients and vendors are partners

The true grade card is the feedback we get from our best partners. The quotes “you make it look easy” and “no one else in the country does what you do” are indicative of the Storage Solutions mission statement.

If we are able to focus on that level of service and commitment – everything else will follow and expectations will be exceeded once again in 2012!

We are excited to announce that we’re looking for an intern to assist our online sales team.  We like to think we’re pretty fun to work for, and as a former intern myself, I can say that the knowledge and hands-on experience you gain is incredible.  We’re accepting applications through our Careers page, so spread the word and submit your resumes!

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Junior Online Sales Intern

OBJECTIVE: To assist the Storage Solutions online sales team in the full process of sales from cold calls to quoting, CAD drawings and processing orders.

HOURS: 15-20 hours per week

PREFERRED START DATE: January 15, 2012

COMPENSATION: All internship positions will receive class credit. Compensation opportunities are also available for applicants who show exceptional promise and self-motivation. The opportunity for full-time employment following graduation is available.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Marketing & Online Sales

As a Storage Solutions Sales Intern, you can expect to get hands-on experience on what it means to build business, nurture sales and excel in the material handling industry. Our interns are self-motivated and resourceful, constantly searching for new ways to expand business. Student will develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of sales. Interns report to the Online Sales & Business Development Director weekly. Occasional travel and overnight stays can be expected.

REQUIREMENTS: 
• Student interested in the field of sales.
• Submission of requirements for internship completion/credit.
• Interview with the Director of Marketing & Online Sales
• Working knowledge of: Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Gathering material quotes from suppliers.
• Order entry.
• Customer service.
• Making cold calls to generate new business leads.
• Following up on customer inquiries.
• Invoicing customers.
• Placing orders with suppliers.
• Quoting installation projects.
• Keeping track of customers via a tailored and easy-to-use CRM program.

TO APPLY: Submit resume through our careers page. https://storage-solutions.com/storage-solutions-careers-pg-167.html

The final week of our Steal of the Week series has arrived just in time for the holiday.  So instead of choosing just one item to offer for big savings, we’re making it a blowout.  Now through December 30, you can SAVE BIG on these material handling items.  Just contact us at 866.474.2001 or [email protected].

102″L x 15″W Spantrack

Fit with 108″D rack bay
Rollers on 3″ centers
Price:  $47.50 per track
Qty:  60
Includes 2 hangers for roll formed beams (1-5/8″ step)

SPANTRACK 002
DOUBLE-SIDED CANTILEVER BAYS

48″D x 168″H on 36″ centers
Arms 18″L with a front stop
15″ of usable arm space
Price:  $150 per bay
Qty:  45 bays (depending on configuration)

Cantilever2
BISHAMON EZ-30 Positioner Pallet

Maximum Capacity  | 3000 Pounds
Minimum Capacity  | 450 Pounds
Raised Height  | 30 Inches
Lowered Height  | 8.75 Inches
EZ Loader
Sale price:  $1,500

positioner pallet
CARTON FLOW SHELVING BAYS

96″W x 60″D x 96″H with 4 shelves per bay
Each bay has 12 rollers & 5 dividers (6 lanes)
Qty: 30 bays
Price:  $425.00 per bay

Carton Flow

FLEX SKATE CONVEYOR

Collapsible Flex Skate Conveyor
Minimal rust on some wheels
Qty: 3
Price:  $525 each

Gravity Conveyor

42″ X 96″ STRUCTURAL UPRIGHTS

3″ Column
Blue
Qty:  405
Price:  $50 each

structural uprights
METAL DRAWER BINS

Available in 12, 18 & 24 drawer units.
Qty: 100
Price:  $50 each

metal drawer bins

Canvas Trash Hoppers

Price: $100 each
Qty: 45

canvas hopper

For more information, contact online sales or call 866.474.2001.

For a little pre-Christmas perusing, check out our online auction lots!  The auction is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.  In the meantime, we’ve got photos and descriptions listed on the website.  The option to pre-bid is also available so start scoping these items out!

sulair compressor-resized-600 trash conveyor McQuay Chiller

Some of our featured items include:

  • 16 Different Packages of Pallet Rack
  • McQuay Chillers
  • Sullair Air Compressor
  • Hydronix Dessicant Air Dryer
  • Lockers
  • Trash Conveyor
  • Flex Skate Conveyor
  • Warehouse accessories
  • And more!

VIPERBID INDIANA is an online auction company that we have started up to bring you unprecedented deals on surplus inventory and liquidated assets from across the country.  Not only do we have safety equipment, pallet racking, conveyor systems and other material handling inventory in our auctions, but we also have specialty items at great prices.

For questions, contact Jill at [email protected].

We’re here, we’re there, we’re everywhere!  As you may have been reading over the course of the last few Where Are We Now blog posts, our Storage Solutions installations take place all over the country.

But we don’t just stick to the United States… we also do installations in Mexico AND Canada!  So we really mean it when we say we’re all over North America.  Our installation crews have been working on a LOT this winter:  Replacing damaged uprights, shelving installations, pallet rack installations, rack reconfigurations, high-rise shelving and rack teardown, wire cage installation, pushback pallet rack installation, and more!

Where Are We Now?

SSIMap December2011Indianapolis, IN – Various Jobs

Victoria, TX – Rack Installation

Memphis, TN – 4,000 pallet rack bay and bin mezzanine teardown

Tampa, FL – Rack teardown

Cincinnatti, OH – Rack teardown & transfer to other facilities

Vancouver, BC – Rack & shelving installation

Charlotte, NC – Rack Installation

Columbia, SC – Rack Installation

This is a list of where our installation crews have been working hard this quarter.  But we also oversee installation jobs on other projects throughout the country as well!  Check out previous installation locations from our last “Where Are We Now?” posts.

Whether a job is 5,000 sq. ft. right next door or over 1 million sq. ft. five states away, we’re always willing and able to get the job done.  If you’ve got a project you’d like us to work with you on, give us a call at 866.474.2001 or contact us!

We know we’re only 23 days away from 2012, but we are still excited to announce that Storage Solutions just received Speedrack Products Group’s 2010 National Distributor of the Year. Our partnership with Speedrack has allowed Storage Solutions to provide customers with great racking solutions in 2010 AND 2011. Here’s to a successful 2012!

Speedrack 2010