Viking Electric · 9 hours ago
Inside Sales Representative - Addison (Western Chicago Suburb)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29/hr - $38/hr
1+ years expViking Electric is a brand focused on providing electrical products and services to contractors. The Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for collaborating with account managers to grow account volume and profitability by promoting Sunrise Electric's offerings and managing customer relationships.
Wholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and proactively follow up on quotes and sales opportunities to secure orders, negotiate job pricing with vendors to close opportunities, and source products in an efficient manner
Proactively solicit new business from assigned accounts, maintain a thorough knowledge of, and actively promote, Sunrise Electric’s services, solutions, and product offerings particularly with digital solutions
Serve as a business partner with the Field Account Manager and/or Key Account Managers to develop and execute growth strategies for assigned accounts
Coordinate with Customer Service Representatives to process customer orders accurately and efficiently, share customer information/preferences for consistent customer service, and delegate when possible
Support the efforts of other sales associates to create a cooperative team approach to customer service
Maximize sales and profitability by understanding the marketplace and competition. Assist with pricing strategy and make price rule modifications as needed
Maintain an electronic file system for all customer-related information and past conversations (quotations, special pricing, purchase orders, product information, etc.) to quickly recall the relevant details needed to close order
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new technology
Attention to detail with developed organizational skills
Willingness to learn about our products through on-the-job training
Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Minimum 1 year at the Counter Sales or equivalent experience with electrical products is preferred
Benefits
Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Viking Electric
Viking Electric was founded in 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota as a family-owned electrical distributor.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stacy Stanslaski
Chief Operating Officer
Tim Noll
DC Operations Manager
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