Inside Sales Trainee - Local Sales

Loeb Electric•Columbus, OH

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Inside Sales Trainee is an entry-level development role at Loeb Electric designed to build the skills and knowledge needed for a career in Inside Sales. Working alongside experienced sales professionals, the trainee gains hands-on experience with products, customers, business systems, quoting, pricing, order management, and sales processes, with a clear path toward becoming an Inside Sales Representative. The role provides training and growing responsibility in customer service, product research, sales fundamentals, and coordination with teams across the company. As proficiency and confidence increase, the trainee may take on greater customer and sales responsibilities and progress toward an Inside Sales Representative position. Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment, with occasional exposure to warehouses or other company facilities. The role involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, occasional standing, walking, or moving between departments, and occasional lifting and carrying of office materials, files, or supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Regular reaching, grasping, handling, keyboarding, and communication with customers and colleagues are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication, customer service, organization, and critical thinking skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn, ask questions, and accept coaching.
Interest in building relationships and developing a career in sales.

Nice To Haves

College or technical education.
Customer service, retail, warehouse, counter sales, construction, or related experience.

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.
Research products, manufacturers, pricing, availability, and alternatives to help address customer needs.
Build knowledge of pricing, gross margin, and profitable sales.
Develop 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 by identifying customer needs, recommending solutions, and recognizing opportunities for additional sales.
Take on greater customer and sales responsibilities as knowledge and confidence grow.