Now Hiring - Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc - Sales Support Specialist/Inside Sales in Louisville, KY

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Who We Are United Utilities Supply, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is recognized as one of the leading material supply organizations serving the rural electric market. United Utility Supply (UUS) is owned by member cooperatives in 17 states. As a full line stocking distributor, UUS supplies a complete line of materials critical to the electric utility industry. This includes Transformers, Conductor, Pole line Hardware, Lighting, Underground Accessories, Grounding Equipment, Guying, Insulators, Protective Equipment, Distribution and Transmission Poles, Utility Tools, and Safety Supplies. About the Role The Sales Support Specialist positon is responsible for promoting sales growth by supporting our customers, business partners and sales team. Direct responsibility for customer support and increasing sales revenues and margins. The ultimate goal of this role is to develop a relationship with the customer the United Utility Supply becomes their exclusive resource for material and problem resolution. * What you 'll be doing: * Accurately enters orders, answers and asks questions to fully meet customer's needs. * Provide quotations for material needs timely. * Collaborates with outside sales force to best serve customer's needs. * Answer customer's questions regarding: products and their function, including alternatives products, backorder times, quotations, delivery through to order closure and potential return items or incomplete orders. * Work in partnership with manufactures to coordinate order shipment, pricing, returns and resolving customer problems and issues. * Work with suppliers' representatives to comprehend pricing, lead-time, return authorizations, and product training to better service cooperative customer's needs and build strong partnerships. * Create and maintain organized client records and notes for cross use within the department including summaries of pending orders and issues. * Performs other duties as assignment by management. * Our ideal candidate will benefit from having the following skills/experience: * Advanced education preferred * 2 years inside/outside sales required * Excellent communication skills (both written and oral); including ability to handle/resolve customer complaints or adversarial situations with strong attention to detail. * Innovative and Proactive approach to sales * May need to drive to location on behalf of company, will need a valid driver's license, travel occasional (5%) * May need to work additional hours as necessary (such as weather emergencies) * Knowledge of Microsoft office suites and ability to use internet-based business-related computer programs * We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including: * Paid time off * 401(k) with company match * Company funded pension plan * Health, dental, vision, and life insurance