(Csr) - Inside Sales, Utility

**Job Brief**:
The Customer Service - Inside Sales Representative (Utility) proactively seeks out customer needs to sell a Graybar solution that provides total customer satisfaction.

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada - a division of Graybar Electric US - is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. We are also a Fortune 500 company.

Graybar operates more than 250 distribution facilities throughout North America, with over 30 branches across Canada alone. As one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada currently has an exciting career opportunity available out of our **Dartmouth, NS** branch.

**Customer Service Representative (CSR) - Inside Sales, Utility**

**Position Summary**:
The Customer Service - Inside Sales Representative (Utility) proactively seeks out customer needs to sell a Graybar solution that provides total customer satisfaction. This position provides our customers with a high level of service which includes delivering the highest quality customer care in accordance with corporate objectives and revenue goals.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Handle incoming and outgoing customer telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner, with a mandate to solicit orders from the existing customer base.
- Coordinate the prompt handling of customer service requests including, but not limited to, order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, order maintenance, credit and claims.
- Handle written correspondence received from and sent to customers in a timely manner.
- Assist and support Account Managers by providing technical support to customers and end users, as well as sharing information that will allow both parties to offer customers a total Graybar solution.
- Consult with clients and customers after a sale to resolve problems and to provide support in an efficient and effective manner.
- Provide customer feedback to the Branch Manager in a timely fashion.
- Participate in training sessions, trade shows, branch meetings and sales meetings as requested.
- Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions.
- Track stock out items and recommend new stock items.
- Deal with product related problems such as defective products, the return of products and warranty situations.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.

**Preferred Skills & Experience**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education; however, a technical background (i.e. Electrical Engineering Technologist) or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
- Broad knowledge of the company's products and services, with the ability to effectively present these to Graybar Canada’s customers.
- One to three years of related sales experience considered an asset.
- Must exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of structured cabling solutions with a good understanding of voice and data networks preferred.
- Possess strong relationship building skills to cultivate and develop customer loyalty.
- Ability to work with all levels of employees and management, both internally and externally.
- Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
- Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation and objection handling skills.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate honesty and integrity.
- Willingness to gain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
- Willingness to go the extra mile.
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

- No Evening or Weekend Shifts
- TELUS Health Virtual Care
- Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Profit Sharing Program
- Long Term Disability Benefits
- Group RRSP Matching
- Corporate Fitness Membership Program
- Employee Share Purchase Program
- Computer Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Service Awards Program

The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships.

If you are highly motivated and have a passion for customer service, and are looking for a fun, rewarding career, we would be pleased to talk to you about joining Graybar Canada.
- We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._