Industrial Sales Account Manager - Denver, CO

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee referral program

EAP

Job summary

Sonepar is actively seeking a motivated Industrial Sales professional to join our Denver team. You will drive sales of electrical components, focusing on industrial controls and power distribution, and develop strategies to exceed revenue targets.

A practical, customer-focused approach and ability to collaborate with engineering and procurement are essential. You will build accounts, forecast territory performance, and travel 5–10% to meet customers where they operate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history.
• Strong customer service orientation to provide exceptional customer experience.
• Industrial customer and market knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to travel out of state 5–10%.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales efforts for electrical components, focused on industrial controls and power distribution.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and executive teams.
• Prepare annual sales forecasts for the territory.
• Coordinate orders for entry, tracking and fulfilment.
• Follow up on quotations to ensure service and propose solutions.
• Stay knowledgeable on core industrial products and substitutes.
• Communicate proactively and think creatively to meet customer needs.

Skills

Customer service

Account management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering

Job description

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Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location:
Denver, CO, US, 80223

Brand: QED, Inc

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.
At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

This is a great opportunity to launch an exciting career in Industrial Sales. We are looking for a motivated, solutions-driven, and curious individual to learn the QED way of partnering with customers to provide value-added industrial, electrical, and lighting solutions. This position is responsible for providing product knowledge, application solutions, and services to industrial OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), integrators and end users. You will be trained in all of our products and be able to deliver interactive sales presentations that will teach communication skills, negotiation tactics, strategic planning and problem solving. This role will provide you the foundational education and experience needed for all future career growth.

How you will contribute:

• Lead sales efforts for electrical components, focused on industrial controls, circuit protection, and power distribution solutions (e.g., motor controls, molded case circuit breakers, and disconnect switches).
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets while growing market share.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while growing existing accounts within the assigned territory.
• Foster strong relationships with engineering, procurement, executive teams, and other key decision makers at customer organizations. Develop a complete understanding of customer’s organizational structures and leverage key buying influences to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
• Prepares an annual sales forecast for assigned territory for maximum productivity and sales growth.
• Prospects and cultivate new business opportunities.
• Coordinates secured customer orders with appropriate staff for order entry, tracking & fulfilment.
• Follows up on all generated quotations to ensure the customer is being serviced and document the proposed solution.
• Understands and cultivates knowledge on core industrial products, including appropriate product substitutes.
• A proactive sales orientated approach, out of the box thinking, accurate and open communication.
• By understanding the technical and commercial needs, you prepare smart offers that exactly fit to the demands of the customer.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license & good driving history.
• Strong customer service orientation to provide exceptional customer experience.
• Industrial customer and market knowledge is a plus.
• Engage in continuous learning to deepen your technical knowledge in products, services and new developments.
• Have a proven track record of setting and achieving goals.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated capability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated motivation, willingness to learn and complete quality work.
• Ability to travel out of state 5-10%

Compensation: 65,000 + depending on experience. After 1 year, this role is commission based.

Posting Closing Date: September 10, 2026.

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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 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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