Commercial Contractor Inside Sales Associate

Sonepar • Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within
Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.Summary: 
An Inside Sales Associate is responsible to maintain, identify and grow customer base, provide consistent and superior customer service, increase sales and margin, and follow up on all accounts.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• Team Oriented
• Positive attitude, reliable, responsible, and a strong work ethic
• Solid customer service background
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite & Eclipse (Eclipse knowledge preferred but not required)
• Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience either as a counter or inside salesman in electrical distribution industry supporting commercial contractors

Responsibilities

• Work with the Outside Sales Team to support commercial contractor customers
• Provide timely and accurate quotes and orders to customers
• Follow up and expedite customer quotes and orders
• Enter sales orders and follow up on product deliveries
• Help set-up customer pricing matrices and blankets
• Help counter with sales when needed
• Courtesy and politeness toward team members, customers, and vendors
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED