WESCO International

Senior Manager - Inside Sales (Electrical Construction)

WESCO International$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 4 years of previous inside sales management experience.
  • 2 years of experience in training and developing sales teams.
  • Strong consultative sales skills with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and evaluation methods.
  • Strong understanding of business management principles, including resource allocation and leadership.
  • Ability to establish cooperative working relationships in a cross-functional environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and persuasion skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Inside Sales Managers and partner with Customer Service Managers to meet sales and margin goals.
  • Drive improvement of Inside Sales KPIs to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Balance workloads and headcount in collaboration with ISMs and CSMs.
  • Plan headcount investments and necessary training based on ISM and CSM feedback.
  • Create processes for handling additional sales responsibilities.
  • Coach and mentor inside sales leadership to foster growth.
  • Partner with Inside Sales Manager to develop monthly and annual sales and profit plans.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Participation in retirement savings plans.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits program catering to eligible employees.
  • Supportive work culture that values teamwork and respect.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Inside Sales Manager is responsible for leading Inside Sales Managers (ISMs) and/or partnering with Customer Service Managers (CSMs) to provide strategic direction and drive accountability across the Inside Sales staff. The Senior Inside Sales Manager will work collectively with branch leadership to drive standardization and identify training opportunities. This position will partner with the Inside Sales Manager to define and achieve sales and margin goals while driving Inside Sales Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities:
  • Lead ISMs and/or partner with CSMs to achieve branch sales and margin goals
  • Drive and continuously improve Inside Sales KPIs to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Work with ISMs and CSMs to balance workloads and headcount
  • Plan headcount investment and training needed with feedback from ISMs and CSMs to proactively grow business
  • Define processes to handle additional responsibilities assigned to sales
  • Serve as coach and mentor to inside sales leadership
  • Partner with Inside Sales Manager to determine monthly/annual sales and gross profit plans
  • Serve as point of escalation to ensure customer issues are resolved in a timely manner
  • Work closely with Director of Sales and VP of Sales to plan, lead, and execute corporate strategic initiatives
  • Engage with Inside Sales Manager to develop and nurture internal working relationships and ensure alignment of key strategies and tactics (sales, margin, opex, recruiting, business KPIs, etc.)
  • Spearhead large projects to implement best practices involving branch and potential component stocking programs

Qualifications:
  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 4 years required of previous inside sales management.
  • 2 years of training and developing a sales force.
  • Strong professional sales and consultative skills, ability to coach and mentor growing sales team.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services, including marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, and sales techniques.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles, including resource allocation, leadership and coordination of people and resources.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to function effectively in cross-functional work environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, math, and persuasion skills.
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
  • Strong background and track record in managing creative sales initiatives.
  • 4 years inside sales management with preferred experience in distribution industry.
  • 6 years of creating new or significantly advancing sales channels is preferred.
  • Knowledge of wholesale distribution products and markets is preferred.
  • Ability to travel 25% - 50%

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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$100.5 million
Founded
1922
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.3 billion
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