Inside Sales Associate - Electrical

DSG is seeking an Electrical Inside Sales Associate in our St. Paul, MN location. Hours range between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

About the role

As an Inside Sales Associate, you will be responsible for writing orders, taking calls, preparing project bids, and providing overall customer service. At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time, starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost, focused on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary facilitator for customer orders
• Assist customers in a professional manner with product inquiries
• Write (and occasionally assist to fill) orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Generate customer quotations and follow up on quotes requested
• Provide trouble-shooting and technical support
• Work with other sales team members to resolve customer service issues in a timely manner
• Restock the counter area according to product brand and location
• Monitor product inventory and cull damaged product
• Maintain a clean and appealing counter display area
• Identify and encourage the sale of additional products as applicable
• Continue education on latest updates to products through manufacturer schools, trade shows, tech schools, vendor meetings, trainings, and trade journals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Product and technical knowledge normally acquired in two or more years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years field experience in the residential/commercial applications of Electrical products
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills across a variety of settings (in-person, phone, and email)
• Strong attention to detail, paired with the ability to multi-task
• A knack for active listening to determine customer needs and maintain strong relationships
• Superior problem solving, project management, and analytical skills
• High proficiency with computers – experience in Eclipse or other ERP systems preferred
• The ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
• The physical ability to frequently lift & load items weighing up to 60 lbs

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned (ESOP), allowing your hard work to directly benefit your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Personal and professional development opportunities with unlimited growth potential
• Competitive compensation packages based on experience and potential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and infertility assistance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match
• Discount on all DSG-supplied products
• Paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.