Account Manager

Sonepar; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical distributor in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to maintain current accounts and acquire new customers. This role requires a solid background in electrical industry sales and the ability to promote products effectively. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of sales experience and familiarity with electrical products, contributing to the company's ongoing success and growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Company paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in the electrical industry is essential.
• Strong sales background is necessary to thrive in this role.
• Familiarity with electrical products will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing business and acquire new accounts.
• Obtain profitable daily sales for assigned accounts.
• Promote products by demonstrating to potential customers.

Skills

2-3 years’ experience in the electrical industry

1-3 years’ knowledge of electrical products

5 years’ sales experience

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

About Us

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 the Position

The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for maintaining existing business and new account acquisition. The Outside Sales Rep is responsible for obtaining profitable daily sales of company products, as sold to their assigned accounts. They shall identify other opportunities within the account in order to maximize sale potential. The Outside Sales Rep is responsible for developing new accounts, promoting, selling, and securing orders from prospective customers through a relationship‑based approach. They must demonstrate products and services to existing and potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Preform regular and scheduled calls on assigned accounts.
• Provide assistance and product support to customer in a timely manner.
• Promote Robertson Electric by ensuring each account receives product line card and other company literature made available to you.
• Stay up to date on market trends and new products to promote Robertson’s Suppliers to multiple accounts in a knowledgeable manner.
• Stay attuned to performance of accounts using tools provided.
• Coordinates, lead and attend scheduled sales meetings.
• Attend manufacturers training when provided. This may be after business hours on some occasions.
• Work together with sales team to ensure projects are quoted and tracked accurately in order to meet established timelines.
• Work together with Management to set monthly targets in your territory.
• Ensure that approved sales and action plan is followed and accomplished.
• Work with the credit department in the collection of accounts receivable, and to cooperate in adhering to the company's credit policy.
• Perform special projects as requested.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience working in the electrical industry
• 1-3 years’ working knowledge of electrical products
• Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience
• Must be results orientated and possess the ability to work independently and in a team

Benefits & Perks

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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Next steps

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.