Inside Sales - Portland

Inside Sales - Portland

Req ID: 51518

Date: Sep 29, 2026

Location:

Portland, ME, US, 04101

Company: Sonepar

Brand: NorthEast Electrical

NorthEast Electrical is seeking a Full-time, Inside Sales Representative to join our team in Woburn, MA!

Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM

Salary:$28 to $31 per hour plus commission

There’s a Place for You at NorthEast Electrical

A career at NorthEast Electrical 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. NorthEast Electrical 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 throughout the Northeast 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 NorthEast Electrical 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.

As a member of the Branch team, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service through all traditional avenues of selling as well as our Digital Tools.

What a day in this role looks like:

Grow sales and gross margin; take orders over the phone, in person and via our Digital Tools.

• Enter stock, special, direct and back orders as required.

-Provide customers with information and demonstration of our online solution for fast and easy ordering through our website.

• Responsible to participate in on-going training for Digital Tools.

-Utilize resources inside and outside the company to assist in closing sales and providing service.

-Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting our digital tools to enhance the customers buying experience.

-Perform outreach calls to new and existing customers to drive business and increase market share.

-Back up and provide assistance to the counter.

-Perform other duties as required or directed by Manager.

What we are looking for you to bring to us:

• High School Diploma required.

• 2 Year College or Vocational School preferred with emphasis on electrical and construction industry and/or equivalent knowledge through job related experience and training.

-Excellent customer service skills

• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel and Website navigation

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans

• Dental & vision

• Paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• Union Pension

• Professional and personal development programs

• Associate Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 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.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-electrical-distributors/

https://www.facebook.com/northeastneedco

https://www.instagram.com/northeastneedco/

https://www.youtube.com/@northeastneedco

Learn more at https://www.needco.com/about

NorthEast Electrical is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and 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 [email protected].

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

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