Account Manager

Capital Electric; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance (short & long‑‑)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, a distributor of electrical products and services, seeks an Account Manager to generate income through product sales and services and to lead sales teams in maintaining and growing our customer base.

You will develop pricing strategies, manage accounts, and coordinate training and support to ensure customer satisfaction across commercial, government, and institutional clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical/lighting supplies is required.
• Customer service background is valued.
• 2-5 years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calling on commercial, government and institutional customers and driving lighting projects.
• Manage the sales of products and services to an account base.
• Develop new customer relationships and pricing strategies to enhance profitability.
• Coordinate training and attend trade shows as required.
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals.

Skills

Electrical/lighting knowledge

Customer service

Sales experience (2-5 years)

Job description

There’s a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

An Account Manager is responsible for generating income through product sales and services, creating and maintaining positive customer relationships, and providing leadership to sales departments in order to help keep and increase business of Capital Electric.

Responsibilities

• Calling on commercial, government and institutional customers as well as driving lighting projects
• Manage the sales of products and services to account base
• Develop new customer relationships
• Regular end user joint calls with suppliers
• Develop sales leads
• Develop customer pricing strategy that enhances profitability
• Quote prices and credit terms
• Coordinate customer training
• Investigate and resolve customer issues
• Attend trade shows and meetings
• Attend training as required by Capital Electric
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Must have experience with electrical/lighting supplies
• Customer service background
• 2-5 years of sales experience

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re "Powering Progress for Future Generations." LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].

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