Inside Sales Representative

About Us:

Aztec Electrical Supply is the most dynamic and fastest growing electrical supplier in Canada; opened in 2003 with the goal of filling the service gaps within the electrical distribution industry. We have grown to four branches with 100 employees because of the kind of care we provide to each one of our customers. 

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 8 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Being a part of Aztec is: 

• Being part of a team
• Seeking self improvement, advancement, and knowledge
• Supporting your fellow team members
• Bringing your best energy to your customers each day

Responsibilities:

• Respond to and process incoming calls, orders, and inquiries.
• Open and manage new customer accounts and maintain strong relationships with existing ones.
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products, including alternatives and up-sell opportunities.
• Work closely with vendors, customers, and the warehouse team to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, the Projects Group, and the Technical Team to deliver premier customer service.
• Source non-stocked items and provide accurate pricing quotations.
• Manage direct purchasing, credits/debits, and returns as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues related to freight, expediting, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure timely and accurate order entry and documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and new products.
• Assist with inventory management, shipping/receiving, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Support overflow of sales calls and provide backup to team members as needed.

Requirements:

• A desire to learn and continue to grow.
• A post secondary education in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical products such as: relays, timers, PLCs, light curtains, push buttons, breakers and panels.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

More information on Aztec:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aztecelectricalsupply1
Website: https://www.aztecsupply.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aztecelectrical
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aztecelectrical/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aztec-electric-supply/

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.  

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. 

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. 

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.