Inside Sales Representative

Wesco; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is hiring an Inside Sales Representative in Portland, OR to engage with existing customers, drive sales, and add value to the buying experience. You will streamline orders, upsell related products, and collaborate with outside sales to meet targets.

The role requires 2–4 years in sales, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication. A base salary plus commission is offered, with 0–25% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-4 years of sales and sales administration experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Able to work in a team environment and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Willing to travel 0–25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes orders via email and phone, confirming items and delivery dates.
• Upsells related items by understanding customer history and needs.
• Owns and develops opportunities from marketing and outside sales leads.
• Prepares quotations and follows up to secure orders or understand losses.
• Monitors orders and backorders to meet promised dates and customer satisfaction.
• Provides feedback on industry trends, pricing, and customer input to management.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will interact with existing customers, to increase sales of the Company's products and/or services. You will obtain, create, and up-sell orders, creating customer satisfaction and adding value to the customer's buying experience. You will focus on proactive selling techniques to add business or expand current book of accounts. You will collaborate with outside sales to ensure goals are being met.

Responsibilities

• Obtains orders through email and telephone calls, verifies and enters items, transfers orders to fulfillment, explains stock-outs and expected delivery dates.
• Increases orders by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checks customer’s buying history.
• Owns, qualifies and develops opportunities passed from marketing, outside sales, and national accounts.
• Identifies ways for continuous improvement of processes.
• Prepares, generates, and follows up on verbal or written quotations to secure orders, or determine reason for loss of order.
• Reviews open customer order reports and takes action on open items, including those items that may be at risk in meeting customer’s promised delivery date.
• Maintains distribution system backorder report, associated customer expediting report and notices, and customer notification.
• Reports industry trends, competitive pricing and customer feedback to management.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required;Bachelors’ degree preferred.
• Requires knowledge and experience in sales and sales administration; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills, however fully competent and productive professional contributor (2-4 years).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, and ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working in team environment.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prospect and market concepts to existing and potentially new accounts.
• Take action and solve a range of problems that may be difficult but are not typically complex.
• Identify and define problems and possible solutions independently; chooses among existing solutions.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%.
• This role includes the opportunity to earn commission in addition to base salary, with earnings tied to your individual sales performance.

Compensation Details: $28.62 - $35.78 Per Hour

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.