Job Description
Job Location: Columbus, OH - 2255 Citygate Drive - Columbus, OH 43219
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $79,500.00 Base+Commission/yearElectrical Inside Sales Representative – Contractor Sales
At McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, we believe success is built through strong partnerships and empowered people. We equip our employees with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed—so they can help our customers and vendor partners move projects forward with confidence.
As a trusted electrical distributor, we partner with contractors, builders, and commercial customers to deliver the products and solutions needed to keep projects on schedule and operations running smoothly.
We are seeking an Electrical Inside Sales Representative to support our contractor and commercial customer base in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will work closely with customers, vendor partners, and outside sales teams to provide responsive service, accurate quoting, and solutions that help customers complete their projects successfully.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in electrical distribution, contractor sales, or inside sales, or a motivated professional looking to build a career in electrical supply and construction sales.
Compensation
Base Salary: $50,000 – $73,500 depending on experience
Average Annual Commission: $3,500 – $6,000
Total Compensation Potential: $53,500 – $79,500+
What You’ll Do
As an Inside Sales Representative, you will play a key role in supporting contractor customers and ensuring projects move forward efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as a primary point of contact for contractor and commercial customer accounts
- Preparing quotes and managing customer orders, changes, and delivery coordination
- Providing pricing, product availability, and order support for electrical materials
- Supporting outside sales representatives with project quotes and customer needs
- Sourcing non-stock products and coordinating with vendor partners and purchasing teams
- Tracking open orders and expediting shipments to meet jobsite timelines
- Communicating proactively with customers regarding order status, delays, and solutions
- Identifying opportunities to recommend additional products or alternatives that support customer project needs
- Collaborating with internal teams—including operations, finance, and materials management—to ensure accurate and timely delivery
Products You May Work With
- Electrical distribution products and jobsite materials
- Lighting and commercial electrical solutions
- Wire, conduit, and fittings
- Panels, breakers, and power distribution equipment
- Contractor-focused electrical supplies
Ideal Background
Candidates with experience in the following industries are encouraged to apply:
- Electrical distribution
- Contractor supply or electrical wholesale
- Construction supply or building materials
- Counter sales or inside sales in electrical supply
Professionals from companies such as electrical distributors, contractor supply houses, and construction supply companies often succeed in this role.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of experience in electrical distribution, contractor sales, counter sales, or inside sales preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
- Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and business systems
Work Environment
This position is based onsite in Columbus, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after successfully meeting performance expectations. Most team members reach this milestone within 3–6 months.
Career Growth
At McNaughton-McKay, we invest in our people and believe in empowering employees to grow. Many of our Outside Sales Representatives and account managers began their careers in Inside Sales, building product knowledge and strong customer relationships before advancing.
Why Join McNaughton-McKay
- Be part of a company that empowers employees while supporting customer success
- Work closely with contractors, customers, and vendor partners in a collaborative environment
- Build experience in electrical distribution and construction-focused sales
- Clear opportunities for advancement into outside sales and account management roles
- Join a team committed to partnership, reliability, and continuous improvement
QualificationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or a pattern of continuing education preferred. High school diploma required. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree or pattern of pursuing a degree.
- High degree of knowledge of electrical distribution operations and/or similar product knowledge; two or more years of experience in operations, counter sales or in the electrical distribution industry preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks at own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills with MS Office products preferred with thorough knowledge of the business system preferred.
