Inside Sales Representative

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Bluffton, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for family

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Electric in Bluffton, SC is hiring an Inside Sales Associate to maintain, identify and grow our contractor-focused customer base while delivering consistent, superior service. You will quote projects, manage orders, negotiate with vendors and customers, and support sales from the counter; a strong work ethic and clear communication are essential.

Join a team backed by Sonepar, with family-friendly benefits and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1–2 years counter experience in electrical distribution preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; Eclipse knowledge preferred.
• Strong math, verbal and written communication; reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and complete project quotations.
• Provide accurate project management of project orders.
• Handle multiple customer types including contractor, government, commercial and industrial.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with project vendors and customers.
• Set up certain customers on blankets; follow up on deliveries.
• Support counter sales and maintain courteous customer interactions.
• Multi-task and prioritize daily tasks; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematics

Reliability / Work ethic

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Eclipse

Job description

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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
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite – Eclipse knowledge preferred
• Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

What We Offer You

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

• 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.

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. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail] .

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Nearest Major Market: Hilton Head
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina