Inside Sales Representative

Jobtailor; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Spencer, IA seeks a sales-oriented professional to advise clients on electrical products, provide pricing, process orders, and build strong customer relationships. You will work with the sales team to meet targets and coordinate with logistics to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years in sales or distribution, and excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with sales/marketing coursework or equivalent on-the-job experience as determined by Echo Electric.
• At least two (2) years of sales, electrical or distribution experience and/or product and application knowledge.
• Commitment to high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions/calculations.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail with problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to sit/stand as needed, type, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to hear, speak clearly, and use a computer keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs to recommend electrical products or solutions.
• Provide product information, pricing, and quotes by phone and email.
• Enter, track, bill, and expedite orders, backorders, and vendor POs.
• Process stock transfers when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
• Collaborate with sales team to meet targets and develop strategies.
• Find win-win solutions for involved parties.
• Coordinate sales efforts with logistics and other departments.
• Ensure seamless order processing and fulfillment.
• Stay current on industry trends and market developments.
• Participate in training to gain product knowledge and application knowledge.
• Create value for the end-use market.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ethical Standards

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Understand client needs and requirements to recommend appropriate electrical products or solutions
• Provide product information, pricing, and quotes to clients by phone and email
• Enter, track, bill, and expedite direct and stock customer orders, backorders, and vendor purchase orders
• Process stock transfers when appropriate
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients
• Ensure customer satisfaction and drive repeat business
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and objectives
• Find win-win solutions for all involved parties
• Coordinate sales efforts with logistics and other departments
• Ensure seamless order processing and fulfillment
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market developments
• Participate in training to gain electrical product knowledge and application knowledge
• Create value for the end-use market

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, with secondary or post-secondary coursework concentrated in sales/marketing, or equivalent on-the-job experience as determined by Echo Electric
• At least two (2) years of sales, electrical or distribution experience and/or product and application knowledge
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions/calculations
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven attentiveness to detail coupled with problem analysis and resolution skills
• Ability to sit and/or alternate between sitting and standing at will
• Ability to use a keyboard to enter text or data into a computer
• Ability to speak to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds
• Clarity of vision ability of approximately 20 inches or less for computer use

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail. Possesses electrical product knowledge and application expertise to recommend appropriate solutions and drive sales.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales Experience
• Electrical Product Knowledge
• Customer Relationship Management
• Order Processing
• Time Management

Hard Skills

• Basic Mathematical Functions
• Order Entry
• Order Tracking
• Quote Generation
• Problem Analysis
• Sales Strategy Development
• Stock Transfer Processing
• Vendor Purchase Order Management
• Customer Order Fulfillment
• Market Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Customer Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ethical Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Products
• Sales Targets
• Client Needs Assessment
• Distribution Experience
• Market Developments