Inside Sales

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated and articulate customer focused inside sales professional having the desire to grow their career with the largest independent electrical distributor in New England. The Inside Salesperson is often the first impression and introduction to the customer experiences with the ultimate goal to create lasting customer relationships. Preference will be given to those who have knowledge of electrical applications and layout, Square D products, Eclipse software and EPEC Certification.

Essential Functions

• Work with account base to grow incrementally as well as develop new accounts.
• Develop and execute a plan for growth with the Branch Manager.
• Highly articulate and influential manner, demonstrating excellent sales and service skills.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date filing system concerning all customer related information (special order entry procedures, quotations, special pricing, purchase orders, etc) vendor pricing and catalog information, and other functions related to sales.
• Maximize sales and profitability by knowing the marketplace and competition, negotiating the lowest possible cost from vendors, and extracting the highest possible competitive selling price.
• Actively participate in all job related training classes, informational seminars, business meetings, etc. that will enhance GCE’s position in the market.

Position Requirements

• Embrace GCE core values; Pride, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.
• Knowledge of electrical products.
• Effective negotiation and selling techniques, such as ability to cross/up sell.
• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good math and computer skills; experience with Eclipse software a plus.
• Able to adapt quickly to changes.
• Able to handle pressure and multiple tasks.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Proven track record for dependability (arriving to work on time and taking breaks in expected time frames).
• Adaptability / flexibility / willing to change & adjust with business conditions.
• Team player.
• Works with a sense of urgency.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: depending on experience, plus commission
Excellent employee benefits including, medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick time and more!

Join our team and work among the best in the industry! We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Granite City Electric uses E-Verify.