Account Manager

Guillevin International; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Group insurance

Telemedicine

EAP

RRSP/TFSA

Scholarship program

Charging terminals

Years of Service recognition

Job summary

Guillevin International in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking an Account Manager to thrive in a fast-paced environment and advance within the company. You will be a team player with initiative and a professional attitude.The role focuses on growing the customer base, handling requests, quoting pricing, and providing product knowledge and basic technical support. A post-secondary education and experience in inside sales are preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education completed.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Sales/Inside Sales experience in Canadian Electrical Industry required.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop long-term client relationships.
• Professional business approach.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Technically proficient to quickly learn and understand products.
• Ability to develop quotations & project bid packaging / pricing / presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contacts current and prospective clients to identify product needs.
• Responds to and processes incoming calls and orders.
• Opens new accounts and maintains existing customer base.
• Makes proactive outbound calls.
• Maintains knowledge of current products and learns about new products.
• Provides pricing quotations and follows up on quotes.
• Provides basic technical support on products.
• Builds strong relationships for repeat opportunities.
• Liaises with suppliers on project and non-stocking product opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Client relationship development

Technical product knowledge

Education

Post-Secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Account Manager Status: Regular, Full time Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job Description Reports to: Branch Manager

We are looking for an Account Manager who enjoys a fast paced environment with a desire to improve themselves and advance within the company. The incumbent will be a team player who demonstrates initiative and a positive professional attitude and manner.

Task List / Responsibilities

• Contacts current and prospective clients to identify their need for existing and/or new products
• Responds to and processes incoming calls and orders
• Opens new accounts and maintains existing customer base
• Makes proactive outbound calls.
• Maintains knowledge base on current products and learns about new products
• Provides pricing quotations and follows-up on quotes
• Provides basic technical support on products
• Builds strong relationships for repeat opportunities
• Ability to liaise with suppliers on project and non-stocking product opportunities

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Previous Sales/Inside Sales experience in the Canadian Electrical Industry is required
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop long-term client relationship
• A highly professional approach to business
• Exceptional organization skills, ability to multitask and a keen eye for detail
• Technically proficient to quickly learn and understand products
• Ability to develop quotations & project bid packaging / pricing / presentations
• Knowledge of electrical industry would be an asset
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and a sense of team spirit

What’s in it for you

We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making and offers great career opportunities. What sets us apart is our:

Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.

A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.

Among our benefits:

• Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
• Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
• Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee's children.
• Charging terminals available at our facilities.
• Years of Service Recognition Program.

Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Since its establishment in 1971 by Mr. George McNeil in Vancouver, BC, Noramco has steadily grown into one of the largest wire and cable distributors in Canada proudly serving customers from coast to coast in our nine strategically located branches. Our unique business model has defined our culture as it encourages active participation from our employees in the Company's success. Highly experienced employees work hand-in-hand in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork and are the determining factor in our ability to deliver excellent customer satisfaction. This shared dedication is nurtured by our commitment to the ongoing training and development of our people.