Account Representative: Electrical Parts & Inside Sales

Viking Electric; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance

Life insurance for spouse and depend

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Viking Electric in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Account Representative to join our sales team. You will partner with Account Managers to grow account package volume and profitability by promoting Viking Electric's products and services, including digital solutions.

Daily tasks include preparing quotes, following up on opportunities, soliciting new business, coordinating with Customer Service to process orders, and supporting a collaborative sales team to drive pricing strategy and deliver

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new technology.
• Attention to detail with developed organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn about our products through on-the-job training.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum 1 year at Counter Sales or equivalent experience with electrical products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proactively follow up on quotes and sales opportunities to secure orders, negotiate job pricing with vendors to close opportunities, and source products in an efficient manner.
• Proactively solicit new business from assigned accounts, maintain a thorough knowledge of, and actively promote, Viking Electric’s services, solutions, and product offerings particularly with digital solutions.
• Serve as a business partner with the Field Account Manager and/or Key Account Managers to develop and execute growth strategies for assigned accounts.
• Coordinate with Customer Service Representatives to process customer orders accurately and efficiently, share customer information/preferences for consistent customer service, and delegate when possible.
• Support the efforts of other sales associates to create a cooperative team approach to customer service.
• Maximize sales and profitability by understanding the marketplace and competition. Assist with pricing strategy and make price rule modifications as needed.
• Maintain an electronic file system for all customer-related information and past conversations (quotations, special pricing, purchase orders, product information, etc.) to quickly recall the relevant details needed to close order.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Viking Electric in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Account Representative to join our sales team. You will partner with Account Managers to grow account package volume and profitability by promoting Viking Electric's products and services, including digital solutions.

Daily tasks include preparing quotes, following up on opportunities, soliciting new business, coordinating with Customer Service to process orders, and supporting a collaborative sales team to drive pricing strategy and deliver