Customer Service - Inside Sales
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are strong, nimble, and growing! EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Birthday off
- Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
- Annual profit-sharing
- Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
- RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
- Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth
Located at 2255 S Quinn St S, Prince George, BC V2N 2X4, this full-time permanent position offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.
Why this role matters
The Customer Service - Inside Sales representative is responsible for building positive relationships with customers and suppliers by generating accurate quotations, sales orders, and returns that align with organizational sales targets. Inside Sales works closely with Outside Sales to provide excellent customer service, prevent potential issues, and monitor ongoing projects. This role will involve working at the counter to assist and interact with our customers when needed.
This role matters because it’s the backbone of customer satisfaction and operational success. As an Inside Sales Representative, you ensure accurate quotes, orders, and returns while building trust and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. Your collaboration with the sales team, proactive problem-solving, and excellent customer service directly impact our reputation and mission to help communities thrive.
What To Expect In The Role
- Customer Relations: Assists with front counter sales, handles customer inquiries, coordinates calls, and supports Outside Sales.
- Quotations: Prepares accurate quotes.
- Project Management: Supports projects and quotations, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Order Management: Processes and updates orders across multiple channels.
- Stock Monitoring: Reports stock shortages and suggests new items based on demand.
- Returns (RMA): Manages return processes.
- Sales Monitoring: Tracks sales, open orders, and pricing to drive growth.
- Other Tasks: Supports warehouse, inventory, and branch safety initiatives.
- 3+ years of customer service experience
- 1+ years of electrical/lighting industry experience is an asset
- Experience in an inside sales role within a different industry, with demonstrated transferable skills, will be considered an asset.
- Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful
- Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in MS Office & the ability to learn new software programs
- Wide range of expertise in the products and services provided by E.B. Horsman & Son is an asset
- High school completion
- Basic mathematical skills
Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered
Compensation is determined by the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, role complexity, internal equity, and other relevant factors. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Build positive relationships with customers and suppliers by handling inquiries, preparing accurate quotations, processing orders and returns, and supporting counter sales. Collaborate with Outside Sales, monitor projects, sales, pricing, and stock, and contribute to warehouse, inventory, and branch safety initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least three years of customer service experience, high school completion, basic mathematical ability, and intermediate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office. Electrical or lighting industry experience and broad product knowledge are assets; transferable inside sales experience from another industry is also considered an asset.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Inside Sales
- Quotation Preparation
- Order Processing
- Project Support
- Returns Management
- Sales Monitoring
- Inventory Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Mathematics
- Electrical and Lighting Products
- Inclusive Collaboration
Benefits
- Birthday Off
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Profit-Sharing
- Employee Share Ownership Program
- RRSP Matching
- Professional Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Sales
- Logistics
Keywords
- Customer Service
- Inside Sales
- Electrical Distribution
- Electrical Products
- Lighting
- Customer Relations
- Supplier Relations
- Front Counter Sales
- Customer Inquiries
- Outside Sales
- Quotations
- Project Management
- Order Management
- Returns Management
- Sales Monitoring
- Pricing
- Stock Monitoring
- Inventory
- Warehouse Support
- Branch Safety
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Mathematics
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Resilience