Inside Sales

Inside Sales - Granite City Electric Supply Co., Inc

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial customers for over 100 years. With branches across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox.

We are seeking a self-motivated and articulate customer-focused inside sales professional who desires to grow their career with the largest independent electrical distributor in New England. The Inside Salesperson is often the first impression and introduction to the customer experience, with the goal of creating lasting customer relationships. Preference will be given to those who have knowledge of electrical applications and layout, Square D products, Eclipse software and EPEC Certification.

• Work with the account base to grow incrementally and develop new accounts.
• Develop and execute a growth plan with the Branch Manager; be highly articulate and influential with excellent sales and service skills.
• Coordinate with counter contractor sales, outside sales and management regarding orders, customer status, history, changes, potential, quotations and related sales information.
• Receive and process customer inquiries, purchase orders, back orders, credits, return authorizations, price increases and other sales-related functions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing for all customer information (special orders, quotations, pricing, purchase orders, vendor pricing, catalogs, etc.).
• Maximize sales and profitability by understanding the marketplace and competition, negotiating favorable costs from vendors, and achieving competitive selling prices.
• Participate in training classes, seminars, and meetings to enhance Granite City Electric’s market position.

• High School diploma, or equivalent; some college or vocational experience preferred.
• Previous sales experience required.
• Previous electrical distribution experience preferred; business, construction or electrical industry exposure.

• Embrace Granite City Electric core values:
  Pride, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.
• Knowledge of electrical products and effective negotiation/selling techniques, including cross-selling/up-selling.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient math and computer skills; experience with Eclipse software a plus.
• Able to adapt quickly to change, handle multiple tasks, and work with urgency.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.
• Team player with flexibility to respond to business conditions.

• Hourly rate based on experience, plus commission.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holidays, sick leave and more.

Granite City Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Granite City Electric uses E-Verify.

Location:

Portsmouth, NH