Account Manager - Automation

Cooper Electric; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is seeking a field-based sales professional in the New Jersey/Delran area to drive business with existing and new customers. You will work with internal teams to develop material lists, follow up on quotes, and help close orders while building long-term vendor relationships.

The role requires knowledge of electrical products, PLC/HMI/VFD technologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial electrical products and applications.
• Knowledge of Control and Automation products to include PLCs, HMIs and VFDs.
• Skilled in selling products & services, negotiating sales, pricing and terms.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and present ideas and solutions to customers.
• Outgoing personality that works well with others.
• Ability to speak read and write proficiently in English.
• Maintains strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and possess strong work detail and organizational skills.
• Motivated, Self-Starter with a strong work ethic who can work independently.
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Secure business from existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer’s facility.
• Secure opportunities on customer requirements by working with Cooper’s departments to develop a comprehensive bill of material.
• Follow up on all quotations submitted to customers, answer questions/concerns and Help close the order.
• Establish professional customer/vendor relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, management and other key personnel).
• Establish customer specific contracts.
• Perform all assigned duties in the assigned sales territory.
• Support Sales Engineers in preparing solutions for customers.

Skills

Industrial products

Control/Automation

Sales & negotiation

Communication

Customer service

English

Multitasking

Self-starter

MS Office

Job description

There’s a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC.

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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 throughout the northeast 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. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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.

What you will do:

• Secure business from existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer’s facility.
• Secure opportunities on customer requirements by working with Cooper’s departments to develop a comprehensive bill of material.
• Follow up on all quotations submitted to customers, answer questions/concerns and Help close the order.
• Establish professional customer/vendor relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, management and other key personnel).
• Establish customer specific contracts.
• Perform all assigned duties in the assigned sales territory.
• Support Sales Engineers in preparing solutions for customers.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of industrial electrical products and applications.
• Knowledge of Control and Automation products to include PLC’s, HMI’s and VFD’s.
• Skilled in selling products & services, negotiating sales, pricing and terms.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and present ideas and solutions to customers.
• Outgoing personality that works well with others.
• Ability to speak read and write proficiently in English.
• Maintains strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and possess strong work detail and organizational skills.
• Motivated, Self-Starter with a strong work ethic who can work independently.
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office ©.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Minimum travel, sitting in vehicle to customer’s place of business or job site, when required..
• Requires close vision with computer and paperwork, distant and peripheral vision for driving and product selection, and depth perception for safety in warehouse and building.
• Requires ability to clearly hear in-person and phone conversations.
• Primarily light industrial and office work areas. Exposure to construction sites, hard hat and safety sensitive areas. Moderate to high noise level.

Location: Delran, NJ or Belthlehem, PA or Fairfield, NJ

Salary: $80,000- $90K based on relevant 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.”

Learn more at https://www.cooper-electric.com/

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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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.

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