Now Hiring - Priority Wire & Cable, Inc. - Inside Sales Assistant in Bensalem, PA

Full description of the position

Job

Overview

Priority Wire and Cable is currently in need of self-starters who can quickly contribute and complement our team in our Bensalem (Philly) office! This position will offer fantastic benefits and the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally!

Duties

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Responsibilities

: Some of your duties may include:

• Daily contact via phone and email with existing (90%) and potential customers (10%) to quote business and pro-actively tele market our product
• Proactively tele market product lines to new and/or slow customer contacts
• Manage pricing based on local market levels, inventory availability, and overhead costs to maximize profits and customer service
• Manage customer price sheets if applicable
• Work in conjunction with manufacturers' reps and regional sales people to grow business
• Evaluate customer needs to determine appropriate products or alternatives to meet job or project requirements
• Coordinate marketing activities with major distributors, including marketing or other programs or promos
• Coordinate new customer set-up process
• Collect data needed by accounts receivable to establish lines of credit
• Determine appropriate line based on estimated volume
• Handle customer complaints including product quality, freight claims, pricing, etc
• Enter quotes and orders into computer system
• Handle account inquiries and workload when co-workers are out of office
• Help answer and route inbound phone calls

Qualifications

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Essential Functions

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• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Understanding of MS Office
• Detail oriented
• Open minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a close knit office environment
• Commercial experience understanding, such as cost analysis, internal and external benchmarking, market trend analysis, competitor pricing Perks and

Benefits

at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Competitive salary
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Requirements

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• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirement and safety guidelines.
• Previous Wire & Cable experience is a plus Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas.
• If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the US. Priority Wire & Cable is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.