Inside Sales Representative
Job No:
91685
Location:
Langley
- Use your inside sales experience, customer service skills, and electrical knowledge in a challenging and rewarding role!
- Receive an attractive salary plus a great host of benefits
- Join a friendly team that is committed to professional development and career progression!
About Gescan
Gescan is a wholesale electrical products distributor with headquarters in Calgary, Alberta that has branches across Western Canada. Gescan has been serving the needs of OEM, Industrial, Commercial, MRO and Residential markets since the 1920’s.
Carrying a wide-ranging inventory of quality commodities and unique specialty products from the industry’s most trusted and respected manufacturers, Gescan is committed to being the industry leader through exceptional service, innovation, and commitment to our customers.
For more information, visit our website.
About the Opportunity
Gescan currently has opportunities for Inside Sales Representatives in Langley.
In these roles, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive customer relationships and
ensuring customer satisfaction with regards to orders, products, pricing, deliveries, and overall level of service.
Your core duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Contacting current customers, highlighting new products, and creating opportunities to upsell
- Responding to inquiries, providing pricing quotations and following-up on quotes, as well as processing incoming calls and orders
- Opening new accounts, providing quotations and product information, entering orders into the system, and closing orders
- Developing a customer base and sales leads by making both cold and warm calls
- Maintaining up to date on current products while continuing to learn about new products
- Identifying products that the customer requires that may not be stocked by the Company and sourcing the products
- Purchasing (direct orders)
- Helping with counter sales (if necessary)
- Shipping & Receiving, verifying daily orders, and filling in if the shipper/receiver is absent (if necessary)
- Carrying out credits/debits, or returns as required
- Providing basic technical support on products
- Troubleshooting with various issues that may arise such as freight problems, expediting, etc.
In order to qualify for this role, you will have a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of related inside sales experience. Candidates with a strong electrical background who are looking to break into a sales role are also encouraged to apply.
Our ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
- Experience in, or knowledge of electrical products
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (required)
- Superior customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills and operational awareness
- A high attention to detail
- The ability to read 1 line diagrams and lighting schedules
Above all, you are a motivated professional with the ability to think outside of the box. Your strong communication skills and your ability to both work independently and also as part of the team will be the key to your success in this role.
The Perks
Here at Gescan, we value each and every employee. We show this by nurturing your career every step of the way and providing opportunities for professional development and continual learning.
In exchange for all your hard work and determination, you will receive an attractive annual salary plus a great host of benefits including:
- MSP Premiums paid by the employer
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Employee matched RRSP contribution (up to 3.5%)
- Opportunities to take part in the Employee Referral Plan
- Opportunities for education reimbursement
Our social and supportive company culture both promotes honesty and transparency. We believe in celebrating our achievements, and we enjoy social events like team BBQs, golf tournaments, and our annual Christmas party which create a friendly and harmonious team.
If you are a committed and motivated individual looking for your next big challenge, look no further – Apply today!