Inside Sales Representative - Jobs in Niagara, ON

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Who we areWith nine wholesale branches and three luxury showrooms located throughout southwestern Ontario, Marks Supply is a leading supplier of top-quality Plumbing, P.V.F., Hydronics and HVAC products. Our success is directly linked to our conviction to provide exceptional customer service; nurture a highly educated, knowledgeable team of employees; and embrace new, innovative technology. Recently acquired by Munchs Supply, a leading U.S.-based HVAC and Plumbing Distributor, we are uniquely positioned to grow exponentially.What makes us different from other wholesale distributors is our people, and the deep commitment they have to share the very best product knowledge to guide customer decisions and demonstrate our value. Through ongoing training, a generous education policy, and our Product Pro Program, we set our teams up for success knowing they are the foundation of our success relies on. Joining us now is a chance to be a critical part of the next phase of our growth and the confidence to know we will take you on that journey with us.Who we needWe need a multi-tasker in the truest sense; someone who thrives on juggling projects, demands, and timelines - and doesnt get overwhelmed doing so. As the new Inside Sales Representative, you will respond to customer inquiries on the phone, sharing accurate information and product knowledge, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. In addition, you will be part of our branch counter staff, working closely with contractors, vendors, and our sales team to research customer requests.Whats in it for youA collaborative team with a customer focus. We work closely together, sharing responsibilities, and supporting each other every day. You will feel welcomed as part of a place that feels like a home away from home. We prioritize customers and take the wholesale experience to the next level, rapidly responding to their requests for accurate, competitive quotations and product information.Professional development. You will be mentored and trained on our sales process, our customer service standards, and how to interpret and respond to requests from our customers. In addition, you will gain exposure to preparing quotations and orders. With access to unlimited learning opportunities, you will have the chance to grow into a Sales or Quotations role and beyond.What you will do:

• Learn. You will participate in training and coaching to build your product and industry knowledge and grow your sales skills.
• Provide excellent customer service. You will respond to customer telephone inquiries quickly and professionally, demonstrating in-depth product and pricing knowledge. You will:
  • Coordinate orders, ensure accuracy of both the products, the correct pricing, and confirm delivery time.
  • Research out-of-stock and special requests by reaching out to suppliers and other branches for pricing, lead times, freight costs, minimum-buy requirements, and manage special orders.
  • Utilize product knowledge to recommend alternatives to customers if their initial request cannot be met, upselling whenever possible.
  • Develop positive relationships with customers, work to resolve any issues, avoid conflict, and escalate when needed.
  • Assist counter with customer orders, pickups, and returns as required.
  • Participate in yearly inventory count and Saturday counter shifts as scheduled
• Increase sales. You will reach out to customers by phone to provide details on specials or products that may be of interest. You will share leads for upselling or cross-selling with the Sales and Growth team, collaborating to accomplish department and company objectives.

What you bring:

• The experience. You may be a recent graduate or have a couple of years in a customer service role and the organizational skills to manage detailed paperwork and written requests.
• The motivation. You want to learn the industry, sales, and the business side of wholesale distribution. You are highly accountable for meeting your goals and objectives with minimal supervision. You can balance and prioritize competing tasks. You are comfortable learning and using technology, including our internal systems.
• The interpersonal skills. You are extremely comfortable taking in-coming and making outgoing telephone calls. You are deeply committed to customer service, and can build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The flexibility. You can work evenings and Saturdays on occasion.

Need more reasons to joinMarks Supply is a place where respect for the person, the work, and opinions are paramount. With executive leaders onsite weekly, this is a place that retains and actively nurtures a small company feel while drawing on the benefits and support of a larger organization. Our culture is built around supporting a better life for our employees. We have a roster of people who have been with us for over 15 years and a welcoming environment and room to grow for new team members.

• We appreciate you. We are committed to the growth and development of our employees in both their professional and personal lives through our Build a Better Life (BABL) program. We offer tools and resources including comprehensive health benefits for you and your family; Employee and Family Assistance Program; financial planning and saving resources; educational reimbursement and more.
• We foster a casual atmosphere and a distinct lack of bureaucracy. Our uniqueness is access to decision-makers, openness to ideas, and the confidence that you arent a number, you are a name. We pride ourselves on a place where people can bring their whole selves to work and we train our managers on how to adapt to an individuals learning and feedback style. We empower our employees to make decisions, learn from their mistakes, and reach further in their careers with us.
• We care. Theres just no other way to put this. No bells, no whistles needed. At Marks Supply, taking care of our people and giving back to our community is a priority. From the Canadian Cancer Society and KidsAbility to the We Care/We Share award that splits donations between an employee cause and a client cause.
• We have fun. In fact, we have a whole team dedicated to planning it. When in-person gatherings are allowed, we host skating nights, family BBQs, annual branch dinners, an in-house baseball team; a party to celebrate long-term employees. Every month we publish our Coming Down the Pipeline employee newsletter with recipes, songs, and more shared by the people who make up our teams.

If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to be part of success, we encourage you to express your interest. We cant promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience. Apply now.Marks Supply welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.dB1EpZrSuqQuick Apply

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