Inside | Counter Sales - Military Veterans
at Sonepar USA
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:
- Inside/counter sales for contractor, industrial and OEM market.
Support outside sales
Quotations, order entry, tracking and proactive Customer Service
Counter and other sales/support duties as directed
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key vendors
Commit to proactive and team approach to sales
Identify and pursue gross margin and market share growth opportunities
Promote heavily the DOTP CSG’s for increased market share
Relationship building with will call customers
Daily merchandising display maintenance
Helping warehouse as needed (wire cuts, filling orders, loading delivery truck)
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, Word, Outlook, and Excel
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
Good written and verbal communication skills
Minimum 2 year's experience in the electrical industry
Must have inside sales and/or counter sales experience
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Office environment
- Frequent computer and phone use
- Standing and lifting
Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday however based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required.
Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance
Salary & Compensation:
- This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
- Pay is $19.52/hour - $24.38/hour, DOE.
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
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and 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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Bellingham, WA
We are looking for veterans and spouses like you!
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services with locations nationwide.
While protecting our freedom, you’ve developed unique experiences, perspectives, and capabilities that we value and honor. We have veterans like you serving in a wide variety of functions and departments. If you’re ready to kick off your career to the next level, explore our jobs and find your place in the Sonepar family. We’d be honored to have you.
You've been a pro in the military. Now come be a pro with us!
At Sonepar USA, our operating companies embrace and empower veterans, and in turn, are enriched by their experiences, perspectives, and capabilities. We champion providing opportunities to transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses leveraging their unique skillsets, backgrounds and numerous attributes, including respect, integrity, reliability, and working as a team. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Digital
- Safety
- Integrated supply
- Automation & control
- Energy audits & retrofits
- Store room & project management
How To Apply
1. Review our current opportunites on the RecruitMilitary Job Board
2. When you click Apply, you will then be re-directed to the Sonepar Careers page
3. From there, please continue to apply on the Sonepar Careers page
For more information, please visit https://soneparusa.com.