Inside Sales Specialist — Electrical Solutions & Growth

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Beatrice, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe allowance

Employee discount

Training programs

Job summary

Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, seeks an Inside Sales Representative in Beatrice, NE to nurture existing client relationships and provide outstanding service. You will handle product info, pricing, quotes, and order management, collaborating with logistics to ensure smooth fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sales or distribution, is customer-focused, and excels in a fast-paced environment with strong ethics and communication skills. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions/calculations.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an 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 by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and requirements to recommend appropriate electrical products or solutions that meet their specific needs.
• Provide product information, pricing, and quotes to clients in a timely and accurate manner by phone and email.
• Enters, tracks, bills, and expedites direct and stock customer orders, backorders, and vendor purchase orders, including stock transfers when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and objectives. Finds win-win solutions for all involved parties.
• Work closely with other departments, such as logistics, to coordinate sales efforts and ensure seamless order processing and fulfillment.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market developments to better serve customers.
• Participate in training gaining electrical product knowledge and application to create value to the end use market.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, seeks an Inside Sales Representative in Beatrice, NE to nurture existing client relationships and provide outstanding service. You will handle product info, pricing, quotes, and order management, collaborating with logistics to ensure smooth fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in sales or distribution, is customer-focused, and excels in a fast-paced environment with strong ethics and communication skills. Local candidates preferred.