Inside Sales Representative – Illinois

Job Title: Inside Sales Representative
Status: Hourly
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full/Part time: Full Time
Reports to: Branch Manager/Inside Sales Manager

About Wesgarde:
Wesgarde Components Group is a leading distributor and solutions provider in the electronic components industry, delivering innovative products and services to empower global technological advancements. We are committed to operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and driving customer success through cutting-edge solutions.

Position Summary:
Understanding customer needs and identifying sales opportunities. Offering products or services via phone, email, or other online channels.

Education Required:

  • High School diploma or GED required

  • College degree preferred

Experience Required:

  • At least one year of experience in the electronics industry, sales, sales management, or relevant business experience

Qualifications and Skills Required:

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

  • Ability to set goals and sales targets to increase revenue

  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with customers and follow up on leads

  • Make outbound calls to potential customers

  • Work with purchasing on inventory levels to meet customer demand

  • Actively participate in supplier/customer trainings and business reviews

  • Collect tax certificates, credit applications, and required account documentation

  • Drive initiatives to increase product margin

  • Additional duties as assigned

  • Quote Management & Order Processing

  • Inventory & Delivery Coordination

  • Customer Interaction & Support

  • Sales Growth & Upselling

  • Account Support

  • Support Sales Campaigns

  • CRM & Pipeline Maintenance

  • Collaboration with Field Sales and Operations

Physical Demands:
This position is mostly sedentary (6+ hours/day). Work is performed in an office setting, requiring extended typing and computer usage. Occasional lifting of boxes (up to 20 pounds) may be required. Screen time will be frequent throughout the day.