Job title
Inside Sales Representative
Reports to
Branch Manager
Classification
Non-exempt
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM / 40 hours a week
Summary/Objective
The Inside Sales Representative position is responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing customer relationships to sell products and services for Wholesale Electric.
Essential Functions
- Answering customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms
- Recommending products to customers based on their needs and interests
- Contacting regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders
- Estimating or quoting prices with delivery dates
- Consulting with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and providing ongoing support
- Preparing estimates and bids that meet specific customer needs
- Forwarding orders to manufacturers
- Performing additional assignments at the direction of the supervisor
Competencies
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively
- High degree of professionalism
- Strong math skills
- Customer-service driven
Supervisory Responsibility
The Inside Sales Representative position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working conditions
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Education and Experience
- 5 years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry
- Industrial Contractor Sales experience preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- College degree(s) preferred
No Agencies Need to Respond.
Skills Required
- 5 years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry
- Industrial Contractor Sales experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree(s)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively
- High degree of professionalism
- Strong math skills
- Customer-service driven
- Ability to lift files and perform occasional filing tasks
What We Do
Wholesale Electric Supply Company of Houston, Inc. is a leading electrical distribution company that provides high-quality electrical products and comprehensive services. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including engineering, construction, petrochemical, commercial, OEM, and utility industries, offering a wide array of electrical supplies and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
