Account Manager

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Health Spending Account

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career path

Life Insurance (company paid)

Disability insurance (employee paid)

Job summary

Robertson Electric Wholesale, a leading electrical distributor in Canada and part of the Sonepar Group, is seeking an Account Manager to service assigned accounts and develop new business. You will identify opportunities, provide technical advice, and grow sales while promoting our Line Card and the manufacturers we represent.

The role emphasizes building strong customer relationships, coordinating with Sales and Quotations staff, and attending trainings and industry events.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working in the electrical industry.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ sales experience.
• Responsible and reliable.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to help others and learn new skills.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team as required.
• Familiar with MS Office and basic computer functionality.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and scheduled calls on assigned accounts.
• Provide assistance and technical support to customers as required.
• Promote Robertson Electric by ensuring each account receives a Robertson Line Card as well as up-to-date information on the company and the manufacturers we represent.
• Promote our Suppliers to our customers.
• Attend scheduled sales meetings.
• Attend manufacturers training when provided. This may be after business hours on some occasions.
• Represent Robertson Electric at industry organizations and functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely communications with Sales Manager, Inside Sales and Quotations staff to ensure orders are entered accurately and delivered when required.
• Set prospecting targets per month in your territory in conjunction with Management.
• Work closely with the credit department in the collection of accounts receivable.
• Keep abreast of new products and pricing trends in the market.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Sales experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Basic computer skills

Job description

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

What's In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of Position

The Account Manager is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to their assigned accounts as well as prospecting and developing new business. They will identify opportunities at each account to maximize sales and profit potential. They will introduce new products and provide technical advice to customers to ensure the best solutions are found for their electrical requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform regular and scheduled calls on assigned accounts.
• Provide assistance and technical support to customers as required.
• Promote Robertson Electric by ensuring each account receives a Robertson Line Card as well as up-to-date information on the company and the manufacturers we represent.
• Promote our Suppliers to our customers.
• Attend scheduled sales meetings.
• Attend manufacturers training when provided. This may be after business hours on some occasions
• Represent Robertson Electric at industry organizations and functions
• Ensure accurate and timely communications with Sales Manager, Inside Sales and Quotations staff to ensure orders are entered accurately and delivered when required
• Set prospecting targets per month in your territory in conjunction with Management
• Work closely with the credit department in the collection of accounts receivable
• Keep abreast of new products and pricing trends in the market.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working in the electrical industry
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ sales experience
• Responsible and reliable
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to help others and learn new skills
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team as required
• Familiar with MS Office and basic computer functionality

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Website: https://robertson-electric.com/

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