Inside Sales Representative

Our people are the heart of our company. We trust in their skills and qualities and give them the tools they need to advance their careers within the Sonepar family. We value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks, and we encourage associates to pursue their passions. In our organization, you have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of job roles and learn whatever part of the business interests you most.

We are always looking to expand our teams to continue serving our customers and growing our business.

Global Reach, Local Touch

Sonepar USA is an independent, family‑owned business with global market leadership in the B‑to‑B distribution of electrical, industrial, and safety products, services, and solutions. It is a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the U.S. in 1998 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

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Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, is a leader in electrical distribution. We represent over $1.2 billion in sales across numerous Midwestern states and empower associates to contribute to our success by adopting an adapt, dare, learn mindset.

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Inside Sales Representative to join our team! You will play a crucial role in helping us grow our market share by nurturing existing client relationships and providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate is passionate about sales, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

• Understand client needs and requirements to recommend appropriate electrical products or solutions that meet their specific needs.
• Provide product information, pricing, and quotes to clients in a timely and accurate manner by phone and email.
• Enter, track, bill, and expedite direct and stock customer orders, backorders, and vendor purchase orders, including stock transfers when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and objectives. Find win‑win solutions for all involved parties.
• Work closely with other departments, such as logistics, to coordinate sales efforts and ensure seamless order processing and fulfillment.
• Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends and market developments to better serve customers.
• Participate in training to gain electrical product knowledge and application to create value for the end‑use market.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with secondary or post‑secondary coursework concentrated in sales/marketing or equivalent on‑the‑job experience as determined by Echo Electric.
• At least two (2) years of sales, electrical, or distribution experience and/or product and application knowledge.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions/calculations.
• Demonstrated time‑management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven attentiveness to detail coupled with problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to sit and/or alternate between sitting and standing at will.
• Ability to use a keyboard to enter text or data into a computer.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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