Associate Specialist - Sales

WESCO - Glenview, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Glenview, IL

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Associate Specialist - Sales role at Wesco involves supporting the sales organization by coordinating activities and resources to achieve business objectives. This position requires collaboration with various internal departments and external partners to ensure effective sales processes and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supports the sales process by coordinating selling opportunities for assigned Outside Sales Representatives.
• Schedules sales calls and deploys Field Technical Specialists.
• Follows up with sales representatives and technical specialists after customer visits, updating the CRM database and providing follow-up communication.
• Provides sales team with data reports as needed.
• Provides pricing support to management and outside sales.
• Interacts with Inside Sales, suppliers, centers of excellence, and customers to ensure timely execution of projects.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings to measure progress of set objectives.
• Provides general administrative support to the outside sales team.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or relevant field preferred.
• 0-2 years of inside or outside sales, project, business development or operations support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Research skills.
• Self-motivated and customer service oriented with ability to perform in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of vertical market conditions.
• Knowledge/understanding of inventory concepts and sales processes.
• Ability to drive results-oriented activity.
• Experience with CRM systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Community outreach initiatives
• Diversity and inclusion programs