Sales Associate
Location:
Athens, GA
Description:
The Sales Associate is responsible for achieving inside sales revenue goals by obtaining and up-selling orders, creating customer satisfaction, and adding value to the customer-Ts buying background. May own a book of accounts.÷ Obtains orders by answering telephone calls, verifying and entering items, transferring orders to fulfillment, explaining stock-outs and expected delivery dates. ÷ Reports industry trends, competitive pricing and customer feedback to management÷ Collaborates with Outside Sales to ensure customer satisfaction÷ Increases orders by suggesting related items, explaining features, and checking customer-Ts buying history÷ Opens customer accounts by obtaining customer agreement, collecting customer details and extending credit÷ Owns, qualifies and develops opportunities passed from marketing, outside sales, national accounts÷ Keeps abreast of new products÷ Identifies ways for continuous improvement of processes÷ Prepares, generates and follow up on verbal or written quotations to secure orders or determine reason for loss of order.÷ Maintains customer product discounts through branch price sheets and/or Distribution System price file maintenance screens; including maintenance of appropriate cost files to ensure accuracy of automated supplier claims.÷ Investigates deductions made by customer when paying WESCO invoices, obtaining necessary info for management to make a determination of whether credit is to be issued or letter to be written. Prepares replies, credit forms (such as RMA, price adjustment) and/or entering the credit transaction into Distribution System.÷ Reviews open customer order reports and takes action on open items; specifically, those items that may be at risk in meeting the customer-Ts promised delivery date. Maintains Distribution System backorder report, associated customer expediting report/notices, and customer notification, as required. Performs other duties as requiredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ÷ Knowledge of electrical, construction or mechanical products preferred÷ Expertise to perform multiple tasks simultaneously÷ Familiar with Microsoft office suite, and expertise to perform basic computer skills÷ Expertise to prospect and market concepts to existing and potentially new accounts÷ Expertise to work in a team environment÷ Expertise to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form÷ Attention to detail÷ Expertise to interpret complex information÷ Expertise to use a win-win approach to resolve controversy; stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations, maintain constructive working relationships despite disagreement÷ Expertise to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues÷ Expertise to influence others÷ Expertise to prepare for emerging customer needs÷ Technical aptitude for equipment and service related issues EXPERIENCE2 - 4yrs inside sales in either electrical or industrial construction equipmentExperience in telephone sales or business development with proven ability of achieving revenue goals
Company:
Wesco Distribution
Posted:
February 1 on JobDiagnosis
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