Electrical Outside Sales Rep – Akron Contractor Market

Echo Electric; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K match

Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Training opportunities

Job summary

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative for the Akron, OH region. You will own end-to-end selling of electrical switch gear and lighting solutions to commercial contractors, driving growth among target and new accounts.

You bring at least 3 years in sales or related electrical distribution, a Bachelor's degree in sales or related field, and a strong customer-service orientation with solid communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sales or closely related field.
• At least two years of electrical or distribution experience and/or product knowledge.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Clear written and verbal communication for sales pitches.
• Knowledge of industrial/commercial/contractor markets.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Makes personal sales calls at customer establishments on a regular basis to seek new opportunities.
• Introduces, promotes & demonstrates new products and resources to customers.
• Coordinates orders with Inside Sales for entry, tracking & fulfilment.
• Manages account base and new opportunities to maximize sales and margins.
• Maintains professional appearance and ethical conduct in all interactions.

Skills

Sales experience

Electrical distribution knowledge

Strong communication

Customer service orientation

Problem analysis

Driver's license

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative for the Akron, OH region. You will own end-to-end selling of electrical switch gear and lighting solutions to commercial contractors, driving growth among target and new accounts.

You bring at least 3 years in sales or related electrical distribution, a Bachelor's degree in sales or related field, and a strong customer-service orientation with solid communication and problem-solving skills.