Inside Sales Representative

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in Metairie, LA, to build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and to sell products and services.

The role involves answering questions about products, prices, availability, and credit terms, recommending solutions, presenting quotations, and handling orders with a high level of professionalism in a standard office setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry (provided as context)
• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; strong math skills and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms
• Recommend products to customers based on their needs
• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products and solicit orders
• Estimate or quote prices with delivery dates
• Consult with clients after sales to resolve problems and provide ongoing support
• Prepare estimates and bids meeting customer needs
• Forward orders to manufacturers
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-service oriented

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM / 40 hours a week

Job Title

Inside Sales Representative

Reports To

Branch 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 bending or standing 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.
• Industrial Contractor Sales experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree(s) preferred.