Inside Sales Representative

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston • Deer Park, TX

10h

About The Position

The Inside Sales Representative develops and maintains new and existing customer relationships to sell products and services for Wholesale Electric. The position answers customer questions about products, pricing, availability, product uses, and credit terms; recommends products based on customer needs and interests; contacts regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders; and estimates or quotes prices and delivery dates. The representative also consults with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support, prepares estimates and bids for specific customer needs, forwards orders to manufacturers, and performs additional assignments at the supervisor’s direction.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Branch Manager and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Five years of sales experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Contractor Sales experience preferred.
• College degree(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
• Recommend products to customers based on their needs and interests.
• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain features, and solicit orders.
• Estimate or quote prices and delivery dates.
• Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
• Prepare estimates and bids that meet specific customer needs.
• Forward orders to manufacturers.
• Perform additional assignments at the supervisor’s direction.

What This Job Offers

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