Inside Sales Representative

Sonepar USA Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is recruiting an Inside Sales Associate to grow and service a diverse customer base while increasing sales and margins. You will provide timely quotations and manage orders for contractor, government, commercial and industrial customers.

The role emphasizes accurate delivery coordination, price negotiations, and supporting the sales team to ensure superior customer service.

Qualifications

• Solid customer service background.
• Good and dependable math, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and complete project quotations
• Provide accurate project management of project orders
• Work 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 customers on blanket programs
• Follow up on product deliveries
• Help counter with sales
• Maintain courtesy and politeness toward customers
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Eclipse

Job description

Overview

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. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s leading 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
• Work 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 customers on blanket programs
• Follow up on product deliveries
• Help counter with sales
• Maintain courtesy and politeness toward customers
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks 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 math, verbal, and written communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Salary

Salary: $20 - $30 / hourly 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)

Equal Opportunity & EEO

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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