There's a Place for You at CapitalA career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
What You'll Do:
The Solar Inside Sales Representative is responsible for supporting solar customers by managing quotes, orders, deliveries, and overall account service. This role works closely with customers, outside sales, credit, purchasing, operations, and logistics teams to ensure projects are completed on time and customers have an exceptional experience. Success is measured by customer satisfaction, sales growth, profitability, and market share within the solar segment.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Account Support:
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide product recommendations, pricing, and solutions.
• Prepare, manage, and follow up on customer quotes to help close sales opportunities.
• Process customer orders and coordinate deliveries to meet project schedules.
• Work with outside sales teams to support key accounts and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support large and high-volume solar customers by managing frequent deliveries and order changes.
• Use customer portals and digital tools to track quotes, orders, and project progress.
• Source non-stock and special-order materials when needed.
• Maintain accurate customer, quote, and order records.
• Provide sales reports, quote analysis, and account updates to management.
Operations & Project Coordination
• Partner with purchasing to maintain local branch inventory levels that support customer demand.
• Coordinate with shipping and logistics teams to manage deliveries and resolve issues.
• Work with credit to help expedite order releases when needed.
• Support solar financing and direct-pay programs to ensure projects are funded and processed correctly.
• Monitor project timelines and proactively address potential delays.
Customer Service:
• Resolve customer questions and concerns related to orders, billing, deliveries, and service.
• Coordinate with internal departments to quickly resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Manage product returns in accordance with company policies.
What You'll Bring
Education and/or Experience:
• Two-year certificate/degree from college or technical school or
• Six months to two years related experience and/or training or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
Requirements:
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM systems, customer portals, and digital sales tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable handling challenging customer situations with professionalism and urgency.
• Basic math and analytical skills for pricing, margins, commissions, and sales reporting.
• Self-motivated, organized, and driven to achieve sales and growth objectives.goals.
Postion is availble in the following locations: Upper Marlboro MD, Baltimore MD, Raleigh NC, Charlotte NC, Charleston SC.
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000
What We Offer YouWe offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
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https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/aboutCapital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands:
https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-usSonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email
recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
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