Sales Trainee / InsideOutside Sales — Electrical Distribution

Notoco Industries, a CED company, is looking for a driven Sales Trainee / Inside-Outside Sales Representative to join our Kenner, LA team. This is not a basic counter sales job. This is an opportunity to learn the electrical distribution business from the ground up, build real customer relationships, help grow a rebuilding profit center, and develop into a long-term sales or management role within one of the largest electrical distributors in the country. We are looking for someone who is hungry, competitive, coachable, and willing to learn. Electrical experience is helpful, but not required. The right attitude, work ethic, and ability to communicate with people matter more. About Notoco / CED Notoco Industries is a full-line electrical distributor serving contractors, industrial customers, facilities, and businesses throughout the Greater New Orleans market. We supply everything from everyday electrical material to lighting packages, switchgear, wire, conduit, panels, safety products, and project material. As part of CED, our location operates with the feel of a local business but with the backing, buying power, and resources of a national company. Our Kenner branch is in a rebuilding and growth stage, which means the right person will have a real opportunity to make an impact, learn quickly, and grow with the business. What You'll Do You will work directly with our sales and operations team to support customers, quote material, learn products, and help grow accounts.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting electrical contractors and customers at the counter, over the phone, and by email Building quotes for daily material, lighting, gear, wire, conduit, devices, and project packages Learning electrical products, manufacturers, applications, and jobsite needs Following up on quotes, orders, deliveries, backorders, and customer requests Supporting outside sales efforts and eventually helping call on customers Helping identify new sales opportunities with contractors and local businesses Working with vendors and manufacturer reps to source products and solve customer problems Coordinating with warehouse and delivery personnel to make sure orders are handled correctly Developing strong relationships with contractors, purchasing agents, project managers, and field personnel Learning how to read plans, perform takeoffs, and support commercial/residential job quotes Taking ownership of customer issues and seeing them through until resolved Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who wants more than a paycheck. We want someone who wants to build a career. You may be a great fit if you are: Competitive and motivated to win Coachable and willing to learn from the ground up Strong with people and able to build relationships naturally Organized enough to manage multiple customer requests at once Comfortable on the phone, in person, and by email Dependable, punctual, and accountable Able to work in a fast-paced environment Willing to ask questions, take initiative, and solve problems Interested in sales, business, construction, electrical, or distribution Looking for a long-term career path with real income and advancement potential Experience That Helps Electrical experience is a plus, but not required.

Helpful backgrounds include:

Electrical supply Construction supply Inside sales Outside sales Counter sales Customer service Warehouse or delivery in a trade-related business Electrical contracting HVAC, plumbing, building materials, industrial supply, or similar industries Retail or service experience with strong customer interaction What You'll Learn This role is designed to develop you into a strong sales professional in the electrical distribution industry.

You will learn:

Electrical products and applications Contractor sales Quoting and pricing Vendor relationships Jobsite material needs Project coordination Inventory and purchasing basics Lighting, gear, wire, conduit, devices, and controls How to grow accounts and win business How a profit center operates like its own business For the right person, this role can grow into outside sales, account management, operations leadership, purchasing, project sales, or future management opportunities. What We Offer Competitive base pay based on experience Long-term career growth opportunity Hands-on training in a high-demand industry Opportunity to move into higher-income sales roles National company resources with a local business environment Exposure to contractors, vendors, projects, and real business decision-making A team environment where your effort directly matters Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and other company benefits available Schedule Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Some flexibility may be needed depending on customer needs, deliveries, projects, or branch demands. Compensation Pay is based on experience, attitude, and long-term potential. This position is built for someone who wants to grow. The starting pay is only the beginning. Strong performers will have the opportunity to take on more responsibility, earn more, and build a serious career in sales. Why This Role Matters The electrical industry is not going anywhere. Every building, facility, plant, school, hospital, apartment complex, and jobsite needs electrical material. Contractors need reliable suppliers who know their business, answer the phone, solve problems, and help them win jobs. That is what we do. We are looking for someone who wants to become one of those people customers depend on. If you are hungry, dependable, competitive, and ready to build a real career, we want to talk to you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person