Inside Sales - Electrical Parts

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Tuition Reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Short- and long-term disability (emloy

Life insurance for spouse and dependa

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Viking Electric in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Account Representative to grow account volume by promoting products and services. This full-time role collaborates with the Account Manager and Field teams to win opportunities and deliver value.

You will handle quotes, coordinate orders, and expand relationships with assigned accounts, with a focus on excellent customer service, pricing awareness, and efficient processes. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tech.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Willingness to learn about electrical products on the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proactively follow up on quotes and opportunities to secure orders.
• Solicit new business from assigned accounts and promote Viking Electric’s services and products.
• Develop and execute growth strategies with Field/Key Account Managers.
• Coordinate with Customer Service to process orders accurately and efficiently.
• Support other sales associates to promote teamwork and customer service.
• Assist with pricing strategy and respond to market competition as needed.
• Maintain an electronic file system of all customer information and past conversations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Authorization to work in the US

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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.

Account Representative

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours

Hourly pay: $25.00 - $37.00/hr

* Total Compensation for this position includes hourly pay plus overtime, monthly commissions, annual bonus opportunity, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

What You’ll Do

As an Account Representative, you’ll be a business partner for the assigned account package by collaborating with Key Account Manager or Field Account Manager. Account Representatives are to grow volume and profitability of account package by promoting the value of Viking Electric's products and service offerings.

On a typical day, you will:

• 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 asa business partner with theField 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.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 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

Preferred, but not required:

• Minimum 1 year at the Counter Sales or equivalent experience with electrical products is preferred

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

Learn More About Us

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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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