Inside Sales Representative

Capital Electric; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Professional and personal development programs

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading electrical products distributor is seeking an Inside Sales Associate in Frederick, Maryland. The role involves maintaining and growing customer relationships, providing project quotations, and offering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates have a background in customer service and counter experience in electrical distribution. The salary ranges from $18 to $24 per hour, with commission potential and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years counter experience in the electrical distribution industry preferred.
• Reliable and responsible with a great work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide project quotations accurately and timely.
• Engage with various customer types for sales.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.

Skills

Customer service background

Mathematical skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Eclipse

Job description

Overview

There’s a Place for You at Capital Electric. 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. Within Capital 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
• Engage with 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 mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Salary: $18 to 24 / hour with commission potential

What We Offer You

• 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

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran or military status, 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. If a reasonable accommodation is required to 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].

EEO is the Law. Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision. Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.