Industrial Inside Sales

Req ID:  37558
Date:  Apr 21, 2025
Location: 

Portland, OR, US, 97217

Company:  Sonepar
Brand:  North Coast

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the  and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

 

 What You Will Do:

  •  Enter, track, follow up & expedite sales orders, quotes & leads

  •  Customer service focused

  •  Own Small Industrial Accounts – Work towards more responsibility / Larger Accounts.

  •  Sales Support / LAM Research.

  •  Cover Portland RDC Will Call Counter when needed.

  •  5 Cold Calls / Per Week – To Unassigned Accounts to drive new business.

  •  Train / Crossover – Understand Construction Sales.

  •  Complete Rockwell Automation Training Curriculum.

  •  Sales Hunt Calls Responsibility for RDC.

  •  24 Hour / After Hours Phone / Once Per Quarter.

  •  Identify and pursue gross margin and market share growth opportunities.

  • Relationship building with Will Call Customers.

  •  Counter and other sales/support duties as directed.

 

What You Will Bring:

  • Possess a personal and professional vision of success in teamwork

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience and product knowledge in the electrical field

  • Will Call Counter Experience – Not Mandatory

  •  Positive Attitude / Team First Mentality / Coachable

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Excellent record keeping and time management skills

  • Self-motivated problem solver in a team environment

  • Can-do attitude, work well as part of a team and commitment to constant improvement

  • Experience in Adobe, Word, Outlook, and Excel

  • Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time (DIRTFT)

 

 Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Continuous phone and computer usage

  • Extended periods of standing

  • Standing and Lifting (Up to 50lbs) in support of counter sales

  • Monday Through Friday Work Week

  • Working in Portland Office 5 days a week - Mandatory.

  • Requires punctual regular and reliable on-site attendance

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • 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)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/ncelectric https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric  https://twitter.com/ncelec https://www.youtube.com/northcoastelectric

Learn more at https://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
<span style="font-family:"Aptos Narrow",sans-serif">Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.


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Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon