Border States · 2 weeks ago
Inside Sales Representative - Natural Gas Utility
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking an Inside Sales Representative to support the Customer Service team. The role involves promoting sales, managing customer orders, and developing solutions to meet customer needs.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Receives and enters orders in an accurate and timely manner
Optimizes margin and service through efficient use of cross-docking, transfers, drop-ship, etc
Provides price quotes to customers for existing bill of materials and creates bill of materials from take-offs
Responsible for managing projects
Provides consistent and timely follow-up on customer inquiries and order status
Secures pricing from vendors, coordinates deliveries, and expedites deliveries when necessary
Effectively processes returns to maximize value
Utilizes and continuously develops product and application knowledge and industry best practices to develop solutions to meet customer needs
Provides value to customer through the sourcing of material
Enhances and grows relationships with customers and suppliers through frequent, meaningful communication
Runs daily reports and resolves customer and order issues
Assists customers with billing issues
Assists with and provides training as needed
Attends sales and product meetings, trade shows and technical training programs, as needed
May input TCCM cost savings documentation relevant to the assigned customer base
Participates in and advises sales management on the implementation and success of marketing plans and strategies
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate
Qualification
Required
3+ years of prior customer service, city desk, or sales experience
Technical ability to understand electrical systems
Working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), internet, and email
Preferred
Associate's business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience
3+ years of prior electrical distribution experience preferred
Working knowledge of SAP software preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-01
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