Inside Sales Representative

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston seeks an Inside Sales Representative to develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships. This role focuses on selling products and services, answering customer inquiries, and providing excellent service.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry and a high school diploma. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry required.
• Industrial Contractor Sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Answering customer questions about products and services.
• Estimating or quoting prices with delivery dates.
• Preparing estimates and bids for specific customer needs.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of Outlook

Strong math skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Customer-service driven

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree(s) preferred

Job description

Job title: Inside Sales Representative
Reports to: Operations Manager
Classification: Non-exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM / 40 hours a week

Summary/Objective

The Inside Sales Representative position is responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing customer relationships to sell products and services for Wholesale Electric.

Essential Functions

• Answering customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
• Recommending products to customers based on their needs and interests.
• Contacting regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
• Estimating or quoting prices with delivery dates.
• Consulting with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and providing ongoing support.
• Preparing estimates and bids that meet specific customer needs.
• Forwarding orders to manufacturers.
• Performing additional assignments at the direction of the supervisor.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strong math skills.
• Customer-service driven.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Inside Sales Representative position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry required.
• Industrial Contractor Sales experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree(s) preferred.