Inside Sales Representative

Job Title: Inside Sales Representative
Reports To: Regional Sales Manager
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt, Part-Time/Full-Time

Job Description;
The position will work a hybrid schedule remotely and out of our corporate location in Indianapolis, IN supporting the Indianapolis Field Office regarding sales, account
management and new business development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Electrical project estimates, proposals and quotes
• Assists outside sales team to proactively increase new business and expand business with existing customers
• Handle multiple customer inquiries simultaneously
• Coordinate with sales team and customers on pricing and processing PO’s
• Resolve customer issues
• Secure market level pricing feedback from customers
• Partner with Operations to coordinate timely project execution
• Partners with Operation to manage existing accounts
• Assign protect tasks and ensures that materials, tools, manpower and equipment are scheduled to meet project schedules
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams in order to direct the installation of electrical apparatus according to
manufacturer’s specifications
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with the Regional Operations Manager to discuss potential or existing issues as well as opportunities for
improvement
• Participate in safety meetings and training
• Take calls and give technical advice outside normal business hours

Required Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and other electrical sales environments
• Experience in electrical project management, including the ability to layout projects and generate value engineering proposals for
switchgear projects
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills including the ability to communicate on all levels with internal and external groups
• Strong organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while utilizing excellent judgement
• Must have intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment:
• Corporate business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
• Some travel could be required to customer locations or other PPM offices as needed

Required Experience;

At least an associate’s degree in a technical field, business, management or a related field, electrical engineering or electrical
engineering technology preferred
• In lieu of a degree, 2 to 4 years of project management experience in the electrical contractor / utility market will be considered