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Inside Sales Representative
We are seeking a talented, experienced inside sales representative that has a proven track record of supporting and growing sales with technical products to OEMs, end customers & through channel partners. We offer a compensation structure with a benefits, 401K and profit sharing. If you’re a goal oriented individual seeking an opportunity to assist in building a business & excel with a dynamic company positioned for growth, contact us by sending your resume to Jason.Hooper@electricpcs.com
This position is located in Minnetonka, MN with the option to work remotely. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M. with some flexibility on work hours.
Protection & Control Solutions, LLC (PCS) is a Manufacturers Representative Firm headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. PCS focuses on selling products and solutions to the electrical distribution & control market. We are a results driven organization with top performing sales representatives in the OEM & Industrial Marketplace. Our Manufacturers & Customers receive the highest level of service with the utmost integrity. PCS has 80+ years of experience that provides an unmatched skill set with sales expertise in industrial control, electrical distribution equipment, automation, motion control, & protective relaying. We take pride in long-term customer and principal relationships. At PCS we are committed to growth through synergistic sales & our marketing approach with a unique value proposition. Our customers include Electrical Wholesalers, Consulting Engineers, OEMs, System Integrators, Industrial Facilities, Plant Engineers, Utility Power Plants, Municipals & Co-Ops and Our Principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Respond promptly to requests for price & availability, order entry, expedites, special pricing requests, returns, samples and general questions
Handle customer complaints promptly, effectively and report potential issues.
Process order to completion, expedite delivery as required & manage gear projects.
Prepare quotations by offering pricing and availability.
Gain product knowledge with the ability to cross reference products, make product recommendations & generate quotes
Proactively build, manage and maintain relationships with established customers
Execute sales effort in an ethical and professional manner that will reflect favorably on the reputation of both the salesperson and the company.
Overcoming challenges to meet customer needs and break down potential barriers.
Liaise with outside sales force in the execution of their functions.
Make outbound lead follow-up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell products and services.
Assist with PCS marketing initiatives for tradeshows and e-mail marketing campaigns
Maintain PCS customer database and CRM tool
Maintain a current supply of product literature for all product lines
Educate customers to become self sufficient with our product lines online tools and systems
Manage house accounts
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service preferably within the electrical distribution \ industrial industry
Must be highly motivated with strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills and who is able to work with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of electrical distribution & control, product applications, and sales experience is preferred.
Detail oriented, have ability to multitask and to communicate (verbal and written) efficiently and effectively within time constraints and against deadlines.
Negotiation skills along with ability to sell and be persuasive.
Experience working in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals.
Professional appearance and demeanor
Must be proficient in the use of MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Access is preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred