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Industrial Inside Sales Representative
About TEC Sales (A DBA of TEC Group)
TEC Sales is a Texas-based electrical manufacturers' representative connecting manufacturers to customers with faith and integrity. We represent a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial product lines across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas and are building out our Inside Sales team as we continue to grow.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Industrial Inside Sales Representative with a minimum of 5 years of inside sales experience in electrical distribution, a manufacturer's rep firm, industrial supply, or a related industry. This is not an entry-level position. You will own your territory relationships, handle technical quote requests, work alongside our outside industrial sales team, and be a go-to resource for customers who need answers fast and need them right.
If you understand industrial products, can read a customer's urgency, and take pride in getting things done the first time accurately, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
- Respond to all quote and pricing requests the same day; standard quotes go out the same day, complex quotes within 24-48 hours
- Build and maintain relationships with customers in your assigned industrial territory; you are their first point of contact
- Prepare accurate quotations using current pricing from our represented industrial manufacturers, including LS Electric, GM International, Baco Controls, E-T-A, Finder, and others.
- Coordinate with outside industrial sales on open opportunities and territory activity
- Handle technical product questions and assist customers with product selection and application questions
- Route BOM and project requests to the Projects department when applicable
- Process and route confirmed orders to Order Expeditors
- Follow up on open quotes to close business
- Communicate product availability, lead times, and order status proactively to customers and outside salespeople
- Develop and grow your product knowledge across our industrial manufacturer lines
What We Are Looking For
- 5 years of inside sales experience in electrical distribution, a manufacturer's rep firm, industrial supply, or a related industry, required
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical products: VFDs, motor controls, automation, enclosures, circuit protection, instrumentation, or similar
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and assist customers with product selection
- Ability to work fast and accurately under pressure without dropping the ball
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer-first mindset; you do not let things sit, and you do not go quiet on people
- Experience with ERP or CRM systems preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- In-office position at our Houston location
- A team that is growing, investing in its people, and building something worth being part of
To Apply
We review every application and will contact candidates who meet our experience requirements.
Pay: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $72,000