Inside Sales Representative

Job Details Job Location: Houston - Houston, TX 77004

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Sales

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

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