Electrical Solutions Technical Sales Specialist

WESCO; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Glenview, IL is seeking a Specialist - Technical Sales to drive growth of electrical products and services. You will support the sales team with technical expertise, deliver product demonstrations, and engage clients across the sales cycle.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in the electrical field and strong communication skills, with a background in engineering or business. This role emphasizes pre/post sales support and market insight.

Qualifications

• Electrical industry experience in a manufacturer or distributor role.
• 3+ years sales experience in related industry (wire & cable preferred).
• Strong computer skills with common business tools.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Calls on clients and reps to convince them of desirability of technical products.
• Provides technical services to clients relating to specified products.
• Makes sales contacts and researches needs, demonstrating solutions.
• Gathers and shares technical information to customers.
• First line of pre/post technical sales support for sales teams.
• Develops expertise in specified product groups.
• Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
• Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Sales experience

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred

Job description

Wesco in Glenview, IL is seeking a Specialist - Technical Sales to drive growth of electrical products and services. You will support the sales team with technical expertise, deliver product demonstrations, and engage clients across the sales cycle.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in the electrical field and strong communication skills, with a background in engineering or business. This role emphasizes pre/post sales support and market insight.