Associate Specialist - Sales

WESCO; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking an Associate Specialist – Sales in Omaha, NE to coordinate activities and resources to support the Sales organization and business objectives. You will work with Outside Sales Representatives, Inside Sales, suppliers, COEs, and Marketing to balance the workload of the field team.

Responsibilities include scheduling calls, deploying Field Technical Specialists, maintaining CRM data, generating reports, and providing pricing support.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; bachelor’s preferred in marketing, business or related field.
• 0–2 years of inside or outside sales, project, business development or operations support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate selling opportunities for assigned Outside Sales Representatives.
• Schedule sales calls and deploy Field Technical Specialists.
• Follow up with sales reps and tech specialists after visits; update CRM.
• Provide sales team with data reports as needed.
• Provide pricing support to management and outside sales.
• Interact with Inside Sales, suppliers, COEs, and customers to ensure timely execution of projects.
• Participate in regular meetings to measure progress of objectives.
• Provide general administrative support to outside sales team.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Research skills

Customer service oriented

Microsoft Office

CRM experience

Sales process knowledge

Inventory concepts

Results driven

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Marketing/Business or related field (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

As an Associate Specialist – Sales, you will be responsible for coordinating activities and resources to support the Sales organization and business objectives. You will work with assigned Outside Sales Representatives, Inside Sales and support functions, suppliers, centers of excellence (COE) and Marketing to ensure the workload balance of the outside sales team.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the sales process by working with various internal departments to coordinate selling opportunities for assigned Outside Sales Representatives.

• Schedules sales calls and deploys Field Technical Specialists (i.e. lighting, gear, automation, MRO specialists).

• Follows-up with sales representatives and technical specialists after customer visits, updating the Customer Relationship Management(CRM) database and providing follow-up communication to internal and external customers.

• Provides sales team with data reports as needed.

• Provides pricing support to management and outside sales.

• Interacts with Inside Sales, suppliers, centers of excellence, and customers to ensure timely and accurate execution of projects.

• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings to measure progress of set objectives.

• Provides general administrative support to outside sales team.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree - Marketing, Business or relevant field preferred

• 0-2 years of inside or outside sales, project, business development or operations support experience

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Research skills

• Self-motivated and customer service oriented with ability to perform in a fast-paced, team environment

• Computers skills, including Microsoft Office

• Understanding of vertical market conditions

• Knowledge/understanding of inventory concepts and sales processes

• Ability to drive results-oriented activity

• Experience with CRM systems

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.