Inside Sales Representative

Capital Electric; Virginia Beach (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) with company match

Professional development programs

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Employer-paid disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Robust wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric is seeking an Inside Sales Associate in Virginia Beach to manage customer relationships and ensure excellent service delivery. Responsibilities include preparing project quotations, managing orders, and negotiating terms with a diverse range of clients including contractors and government agencies.

This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Suite, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive salary between $20–30 per hour along with commission potential and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in counter sales, preferably in electrical distribution.
• Solid customer service background required.
• Reliable and responsible with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate project quotations.
• Negotiate pricing terms with vendors and customers.
• Enter orders for various jobs and customers.
• Maintain courtesy and politeness toward customers.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Negotiation

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Eclipse knowledge

Job description

Summary

An Inside Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining, identifying, and growing the customer base, providing superior customer service, increasing sales and margin, and following up on all accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and complete project quotations
• Provide accurate project management of project orders
• Serve 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
• Maintain 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: $20–30 per hour with commission potential

What We Offer You

We offer great family‑friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• 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 Employer

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 its family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is required, please call 843‑745‑2420 or email recruiting@sonepar‑us.com.

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