Outside Sales Representation

Sonepar USA Inc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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

Shareholder opportunity

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance for spouse and dependen

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a results-driven sales professional to grow the contractor customer base in the Southeast region. You will create and drive a strategic sales plan, maximize field time, and meet with customers to understand their needs while educating them on Crawford's value-add offerings.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years in the industry, and a proven track record of meeting sales goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience
• 2+ years of industry related experience
• Proven track record of consistent achievement of sales goals

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing a sales plan that meets or exceeds set sales goals
• Optimizing call routes to maximize time in the field and overall efficiency
• Meeting regularly with customers to understand their needs
• Educating customers on Crawford's value-add offerings
• Identifying and pursuing new customer acquisition opportunities
• Conducting cold calls to acquire new customers
• Building long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with customers
• Championing Crawford's brand in local community
• Being regularly available and responsive to customers' real-time needs
• Identifying and executing local marketing activities to enhance presence and grow sales

Skills

Sales mindset

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

There's a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply 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. Crawford Electric Supply 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 southeast region of the United States, 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. Crawford Electric Supply 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.

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing a sales plan that meets or exceeds set sales goals
• Optimizing call routes to maximize time in the field and overall efficiency
• Meeting regularly with customers to understand their needs
• Educating customers on Crawford's value-add offerings
• Identifying and pursuing new customer acquisition opportunities
• Conducting cold calls to acquire new customers
• Building long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with customers
• Championing Crawford's brand in local community
• Being regularly available and responsive to customers' real-time needs
• Identifying and executing local marketing activities to enhance presence and grow sales

Qualifications

• Passionate individual with a desire to succeed
• Must possess an assertive personality with a high level of energy and a resilient character
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong time management and organizational skills

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience
• Preferred candidate will have 2+ years of industry related experience
• Proven track record of consistent achievement of sales goals

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• 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 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.

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 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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