Account Manager - Automation

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a sales professional to drive business growth across the Northeast. You will visit customer facilities to secure opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to develop accurate bills of materials that meet client requirements.

You will follow up on quotations, close orders, and build strong relationships with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, QA, and management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial electrical products and applications.
• Knowledge of Control and Automation products including PLCs, HMIs and VFDs.
• Skilled in selling products and services, negotiating sales, pricing and terms.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas to customers.
• Outgoing personality and ability to collaborate with others.
• English reading/writing proficient.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Motivated, self-starter with strong work ethic who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Secure business from existing and potential customers by visiting the customer’s facility.
• Develop a comprehensive bill of materials with Cooper’s departments for customer requirements.
• Follow up on quotations and help close the order.
• Establish professional customer/vendor relationships with key personnel.
• Establish customer-specific contracts.
• Perform all assigned duties in the sales territory.
• Support Sales Engineers in preparing customer solutions.

Skills

Industrial electrical products

Control & Automation products

Sales & negotiation

Communication

Team-oriented

English proficiency

Customer service

Prioritization

Self-starter

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Job description

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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.

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:

• 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.

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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