Full-Time | Remote
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Build strong customer relationships through professional communication, positive attitude, and effective problem‑solving.
Handle customer issues and order concerns promptly and diplomatically.
Use company and customer pricing systems to prepare accurate quotes for standard and non‑standard products.
Proactively contact existing and prospective customers to solicit orders and promote new or additional products.
Present and explain product features using samples, catalogs, or technical information.
Maintain and grow a pipeline of prospective customers.
Support branch and company promotions to drive sales.
Keep accurate daily records of reimbursable expenses.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong communication skills across phone, email, and in‑person interactions.
Ability to read and interpret technical information, product data, and industry publications.
Comfortable presenting information and answering questions for customers and internal teams.
Education & Experience
1–2 years of electrical distribution sales experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Who is Colonial Electric?
We are Colonial Electric Supply, the #1 supplier of commercial electrical and lighting components in the tri-state area. That means we keep the lights on, the electricity flowing, and the factories bright and humming.
Our Team - At 500 strong and growing, our team is the fastest and smartest in the lighting and electrical supply business, with the most contracts because we love to win! If you’ve read this far, we’re betting you like to win too.
A Delightfully Simple Work Culture - You’ll enjoy Colonial Electric because our workspaces and people form a family culture—very different from the corporate world. We are always looking to promote from within and due to our dedicated training team, many have been promoted within the first year!
Work-Life Balance: We are privately-owned and led by men and women of strong character. That means we value the health and happiness of the people who work with us. We’ve made work-life balance a point of pride for 90 years. Back in 1925, we called it “respect.” Everyone who joins Colonial Electric is a respected member of our team.
Check Out our Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k) for Comfortable Retirement - For every $1.00 you save, Colonial Electric contributes $0.25. That’s some of the best 401(k) support in the industry.
Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance At Zero Cost - Colonial Electric offers all full-time employees life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) at zero cost. We pay 100% of your Reliance Standard policy and, in the event of injury or death, your beneficiaries receive insurance payouts immediately.
Colonial offers many additional benefits for employees and their families! Feel free to inquire about our complete benefits guide during the interview process.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of electrical distribution sales experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions
- Ability to read and interpret technical information, product data, and industry publications
- Ability to present information and answer customer and internal team questions
What We Do
We distribute electrical products and industrial supplies, such as lighting, cable, conduit, connectors and terminals, fiber-optic hardware, racks and cabinets, lubricants, and tools. Colonial Electric Supply has over 20 locations in New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. We also operate a retail lighting showroom divison and a major projects division. With roots going back to the early 1900's, the company has been owned and operated by the Bellwoar family since 1972. Mission Statement We will provide Quality and Value Added Service to Our Customers by fully supporting a partnership of our Employees, Our Suppliers and The Community. Take a closer look at the divisions that make up Colonial! Colonial Electric Supply Providing excellence in electrical supply inventory, delivery, service, and know how. Colonial Teltek Delivering exceptional outside plant products, placement capabilities and technical support. Colonial Solutions Providing building owners and designers with power distribution and control solutions and complete supply management. Colonial Major Projects Supporting commercial projects with complete supply management services. Bright Light & Annapolis Lighting From landscape lighting to decorative chandeliers, we provide outstanding selection.
