Now Hiring - Standard Electric Company - Wholesale Electrical Inside Sales Associate in Brighton, MI

Full description of the position

If you're tired of looking for a "just a job" and want a career with a long-tenured company, look no further! Come join our team! Great hours, awesome benefits and an amazing family-friendly work environment! Standard Electric Company, a 95 year-old Wholesale Electrical Distributor in Brighton, MI is seeking a full-time individual for an Inside Sales Associate in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment. We offer a competitive wage and a great benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and an incredible company match 401K plan. We recognize talent, loyalty, and hard work and believe strongly in promoting from within the organization. Great place to start a long and rewarding career! Previous industry experience could increase starting rate.

Job Description:

Handle and process industrial, commercial, and contractor telephone inquiries and orders. Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a subject matter expert on Standard Electric Company products and electrical services.
• Achieve goals and objectives by quoting, promoting, selling, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Sell merchandise to customers using product and applications knowledge to select material that best meets customer needs. When applicable, or as assigned, service orders that have been called in for customer pickup.
• Partner and collaborate with internal team members such as customer services reps, quotes, pricing and sales management, and credit department.
• Proactively handle customer issues/challenges for resolution.
• Assist with maintaining customer records, files, and reports of business transactions.
• Participate in continuous training sessions to develop and increase industry knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as dictated by business necessity or assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Technical aptitude in related fields.
• 3+ years prior experience in electrical industry.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with customers at retail level.
• Ability to evaluate products in terms of customer needs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and handle many issues without supervisory support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• electrical industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person