• Inside Sales Representative

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Summary

    Job title: Inside Sales Representative

     

    Job ID: null

     

    Department: Cedar Rapids - 3E

    Description

    Summary:

    As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll be the go-to expert for our customers and a critical part of the sales process. Your days will be dynamic — combining technical knowledge, customer interaction, teamwork, and problem-solving.

     

    Reports to: Inside Sales Manager

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + · Excellent communication and organizational skills

    + · Customer-focused with strong problem-solving abilities

    + · Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment

    + · Comfortable working across office and warehouse settings

    + · Team player with a proactive mindset

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field — OR 2+ years of industry-specific experience

    Working Conditions:

    This job operates in a professional office environment and various warehouse locations and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities: No

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Provide technical sales support and guide customers through product selection

    • Process orders accurately and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

    • Partner with the outside sales team to achieve sales goals and complete sales documentation

    • Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, availability, and credit terms

    • Recommend product solutions based on customer needs and technical specs

    Maintain and update customer records and sales contracts

    • Support the sales team with data entry, proposals, presentations, and sales analysis

    Collaborate across departments (design, logistics, supply chain, finance) to deliver excellent service

    • Develop and manage price lists and monitor order status

    • Provide backup support to the team when needed

     

    CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran