Inside Sales Representative

At a Glance

• For a defined territory and other leads as assigned, initiate communication via telemarketing, email, social media, etc. for the promotion of Legrand in order to augment the building of company-to-company relationships and to support the field activities for Legrand.
• Understand the Legrand’s goals and strategies to enhance the company’s performance and growth.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Legrand field sales. 
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and their capabilities.
• Make the initial contact with firms identified from Industry Databases, the Legrand preferred database, research, or leads generated through Legrand marketing efforts. As appropriate, identify/qualify the correct contacts, make presentations on solutions that anticipate customers’ needs and any other activities that will ensure a robust pipeline of sales opportunities for Legrand field sales.
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company CRM.
• Train Sales force on usage of the database/ software.
• Keep current the project database.
• Ensure users are following through and documenting their activities in SFDC.
• Maintain high skill level of report and dashboard creation/maintenance.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of Salesforce and its functionality as it relates to Legrand field sales.
• Act as first level of support for EWS field sales.
• Additional Responsibilities may arise through the development of above listed items.

• Three to Five years' experience in inside sales or customer service or  Associates Degree in Business or Marketing.

• Three to Five years’ experience in inside sales or customer service.

• Three to Five years’ experience in inside sales or customer service.
• Associates Degree in Business or Marketing
• Exceptional computer skills, extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software, proficiency with various e-mails, calendaring, meeting management and related communications software. CRM software experience strongly preferred.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.       
• Must be able to handle all types of personalities and relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Very high-quality telephone presentation skills, communication skills, and communication of information are the key characteristics the incumbent must possess
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Able to provide clear and concise information and create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence. 
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. 
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and accomplish a diversified work load. Able to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently. 
• Knowledge of Salesforce/CRM tools.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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