Contractor Account Manager - Concord

Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD; Concord; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Pension Plan

Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal Promotion

Diversity & Inclusion

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD is seeking an Account Manager to own key accounts, solicit new customers, and grow market share across assigned territories. You will lead strategy, prepare quotations, and manage relationships with partners and manufacturers.

The role requires a strong track record in electrical sales, excellent communication, and the ability to close proposals. A hybrid of field and office work may apply, with a focus on driving revenue and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• 5+ years of electrical sales experience and large project handling.
• Proven track record in sales within Electrical Wholesale.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual sales plan for assigned accounts.
• Act as primary contact for accounts and grow base.
• Identify opportunities with partners and manufacturers to increase market share.
• Prepare quotations and close proposals with timely follow-up.
• Maintain CRM records and participate in sales meetings and planning.

Skills

Electrical Sales

Account Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

MS Office

Technical Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Technical Program

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We areproud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.

Culture

Our core purpose is Customer First- Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, maintain a business plan, be the primary contact and manage assigned key accounts. The Account Manager will also be responsible for soliciting new customers and growing account base to help meet sales budget. You will also:
• Manage all assigned accounts and be the key contact for all activities
• Identify and target sales opportunities within your assigned geographical area. Work primarily with Partners, Manufacturers, Gerrie staff to grow sales and improve market share of our solutions
• Develop and execute an annual sales/business plan for your assigned accounts. This will be done via CRM and Account Plans
• Responsible for managing/closing proposals to the customer and actively seeking feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
• Assume a key position within the bid team in developing strategy, Provide prompt, clear and concise quotations
• Follow up on opportunities/quotes/proposals to the customer and actively seek feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
• Submit call reports and update CRM
• Participate in and attend sales meetings, annual planning meetings etc.

What you bring to the table

• Post-secondary education from a technical program (i.e.) Electrical, Mechanical discipline
• 5+ years' experience in Electrical Sales
• Must have experience handling large projects
• Must have a proven track record Must have a proven track record of Sales (Electrical Wholesale industry preferred)
• Strategically minded with strong presentation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong technical knowledge and solid understanding of the Industrial/OEM marketsSelf-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

We believe in taking care of our people

• Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension plan with contribution matching
• Training, development and career growth opportunities
• Tuition re-imbursement program
• Promote from within culture
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Caring and nurturing environment

Words that our employees use to describe us

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!

*Flexible interview options are available!