Inside Sales Representative

Sonepar USA; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Electric is seeking an Inside Sales Associate in Ashland, VA to maintain and grow the customer base, provide superior service, and help drive sales and margins across contractor, government, commercial and industrial customers.

Responsibilities include timely quotations, project-order management, order entry, pricing negotiation, and coordination of deliveries while supporting the sales team with customer follow-up. A strong customer-service background and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• 1-2 years counter experience in electrical distribution preferred.
• Solid customer service background required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; Eclipse knowledge preferred.
• Strong mathematical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate project quotations.
• Provide accurate project management of project orders.
• Handle multiple customer types: contractor, government, commercial, industrial.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and customers.
• Enter orders for different jobs for different customers.
• Set up certain customers on blankets.
• Follow up on product deliveries.
• Support sales counter activities.
• Maintain courtesy and professionalism with customers.
• Multitask and prioritize daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Suite

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Counter experience

Education

High School or GED

Job description

There's a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. WithinCapital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Summary

An Inside Sales Associate is responsible to maintain, identify and grow customer base, provide consistent and superior customer service, increase sales and margin, and follow up on all accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and complete project quotations
• Provide accurate project management of project orders
• Multiple customer types including contractor, government, commercial and industrial
• Negotiate pricing and terms with project vendors and customers
• Enter orders for different jobs for different customers
• Setup certain customers on blankets
• Follow up on product deliveries
• Help counter with sales
• Courtesy and politeness toward customers
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 1-2 years counter experience - electrical distribution industry preferred

• Solid customer service background
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite - Eclipse knowledge preferred
• Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Salary: $18 - $24 / hour with commission potential

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." LinkedIn: company/capitalelectric/

Facebook: CapitalElecSply/

Learn more athttps://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: us-en/about-us

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.