Outside Sales Representative

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Employer-paid short- and long-term dis

Employer-paid life insurance forSpouse

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Little Rock, AR is hiring a sales professional to drive growth in our local market. You will develop and execute strategic plans, meet with contractors, and expand Crawford’s presence in the community.

You will optimize field activities, educate customers on our value-add offerings, and pursue new accounts while building long-term relationships. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2+ years of sales experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.
• 2+ years of industry-related sales 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

Assertive personality

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

2+ years sales experience in related industry

Job description

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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:

• 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.

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