Inside Sales Representative (Electrical Product) - Military veterans preferred

2024-10-02
Summit Electric Supply
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Houston
Texas
77002
United States


Title: Inside Sales Representative (Electrical Product)

Company: Summit Electric Supply

Industry: Wholesale

Department: Gulf Coast Texas Region

Type of Employment: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Company Description:

Summit Electric Supply is a successful and innovative 40+ year old electrical distributor, operating in a $110 billion industry. Learn more about us at summit.com.  

Who We Are:

We are tenaciously driven to provide our customers with an unparalleled experience.
This is achieved through The Summit Way. It defines and drives who we are. It is our key differentiator. It is our foundation for success.



Job Description

Role Summary

 

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is primarily responsible for assisting Summit's customers over the phone, internet, email or in person and works closely with the Service Center sales staff to ensure a high level of customer service.

 

  • Thoroughly understand all product capabilities, features, and benefits as well as Summits market conditions, product warranties and services
  • Develop new and existing customer relationships by providing Summit solutions and products to meet the customers needs
  • Assist customers over the phone or via internet with orders, quotations, and product questions
  • Negotiate profitable pricing with both customers and suppliers
  • Proactively follow up on customer orders, challenges, and needs
  • Resolve customer concerns and issues as efficiently and effectively as possible
  • Assist counter and warehouse associates as needed


Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Time management ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Flexibility ability to effectively adapt to change
  • High school diploma or GED

 

 

Beneficial Skills and Experience

 

  • Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
  • Completion of Bronze, Silver, or Gold of the National Association of Electrical Distributors Education Program (EPEC)
  • 3 or more years of counter sales experience or inside sales experience with an electrical distributor or thorough knowledge of electrical tools, supplies and equipment

 

 

Physical Challenges

 

  • Consistent sitting for hours at a time
  • Consistent use of keyboard and mouse
  • Must be able to lift 5 pounds on a regular and consistent basis
  • Ability to climb stairs on occasion
  • Majority of job is located inside office during regular office hours of operation

 



Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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