Kalispell Inside Sales Representative

At North Coast, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Our Leaders are focused on building customer-centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results.

This position will be based out of Kalispell, Montana --  A new North Coast Service Center opening in 2023

What You Will Do:

• Enter, track, follow up & expedite sales orders, quotes & sales leads
• Support the inside and outside sales teams
• Promote add-on sales
• Contribute to inventory and gross margin improvement opportunities
• Participate in the negotiation, renewal, and maintenance of pricing contracts
• Promote Service Center sales programs, goals, and initiatives (DOTP, WebStore)
• Participate in product training
• Identify and communicate inventory recommendations
• Quote and manage small lighting and gear projects
• Relationship building with Will Call customers
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• Committed to 100% accuracy and Doing Tasks Right the First Time (DIRTFT)
• Customer service focused
• Ability to work directly with customers and suppliers
• Able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize
• Able to use (or learn) NCE order entry software program Solar
• Computer literate in Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
• Able to utilize internet to get product information from manufacturer websites for submittal information
• Ability to work with manufacturer provided software for pricing and product information.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to learn manufacturer pricing programs
• Great written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Frequent computer and phone use
• Standing and lifting in support of counter sales
• Some warehouse environment; cutting wire products, lifting conduit
• Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday however based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required
• Requires punctual regular and reliable on-site attendance

This job description is a general description of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  North Coast Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All decisions pertaining to hiring, transfers and promotions will be made regardless of gender, age, race, or any other protected classification.

Why work for North Coast?  

Own your expertise and your future.  Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.

North Coast Electric, a family-owned business since 1913, became part of the Sonepar USA family in 2019. We have locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Arizona. As a full line electrical distributor, we supply a wide range of electrical equipment to the electrical contractor, factory automation, industrial MRO, and commercial & institutional markets.

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar USA is an independent, family-owned company with global market leadership in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products, services, and solutions. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately held electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar USA is represented by 13 locally managed operating companies with over 700 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com.

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