Inside Sales Trainee: Learn & Rise to Rep

Loeb Electric, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loeb Electric, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Inside Sales Trainee – Local Sales to develop skills for a career in sales. This entry-level role involves learning products, pricing, order management, and customer service while supporting quotes and orders.

You will gain hands-on experience with sales processes and work with cross-functional teams to support customers, with a clear path to advancement as you grow in knowledge and responsibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college or technical education is a plus.
• No prior electrical distribution or sales experience required.
• Customer service, retail, warehouse, counter sales, construction, or related experience is a plus.
• Effective communication, customer service, organization, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn Loeb Electric’s products, customers, systems, and sales processes.
• Assist customers with product questions, pricing, availability, orders, and delivery updates.
• Support Inside Sales with quotes, order entry, product research, and customer follow-up.
• Learn to research products, manufacturers, pricing, availability, and alternatives to help solve customer needs.
• Build knowledge of pricing, gross margin, and profitable sales.
• Develop strong customer relationships through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Work with Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Projects, and other teams to support customers.
• Participate in product, vendor, sales, and industry training.
• Develop sales skills, including identifying customer needs, recommending solutions, and recognizing opportunities for additional sales.
• Take on greater customer and sales responsibilities as your knowledge and confidence grow.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Loeb Electric, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Inside Sales Trainee – Local Sales to develop skills for a career in sales. This entry-level role involves learning products, pricing, order management, and customer service while supporting quotes and orders.

You will gain hands-on experience with sales processes and work with cross-functional teams to support customers, with a clear path to advancement as you grow in knowledge and responsibility.