Representative – Inside Sales in Burnaby

As a Representative - Inside Sales, you will interact with existing customers to increase sales of the Company's products and/or services. You will obtain, create, and up-sell orders, creating customer satisfaction and adding value to the customer's buying experience. You will focus on proactive selling techniques to add business or expand current book of accounts. You will collaborate with outside sales to ensure goals are being met.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth by providing expert product support and solutions for electrical contractors and industrial, residential, and commercial construction customers, leveraging strong knowledge of the electrical products and services offered by Wesco.
• Obtain orders through email and telephone calls, verify and enter items, transfer orders to fulfillment, explain stock-outs and expected delivery dates.
• Increase orders by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checking customer’s buying history.
• Own, qualify and develop opportunities passed from marketing, outside sales, and national accounts.
• Identify ways for continuous improvement of processes.
• Prepare, generate, and follow up on verbal or written quotations to secure orders, or determine reason for loss of order.
• Review open customer order reports and take action on open items, including those items that may be at risk in meeting customer’s promised delivery date.
• Maintain distribution system backorder report, associated customer expediting report and notices, and customer notification.
• Report industry trends, competitive pricing and customer feedback to management.

Qualifications:

• Electrical knowledge preferred.
• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires knowledge and experience in sales and sales administration; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills, however fully competent and productive professional contributor (2-4 years).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, and ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working in team environment.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prospect and market concepts to existing and potentially new accounts.
• Take action and solve a range of problems that may be difficult but are not typically complex.
• Identify and define problems and possible solutions independently; choose among existing solutions.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%.

This role includes the opportunity to earn commission in addition to base salary, with earnings tied to your individual sales performance.

Compensation Details:

$29.99 - $37.49 Per Hour. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.

About The Team:

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.