Sales Manager - Rockford IL

Sonepar; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Earned wage access

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply, part of the Sonepar group, seeks a seasoned sales leader to manage and grow the assigned geography. You will hire, train, coach, and mentor sales associates while aligning resources to expand market share.

You’ll engage with sales teams through regular meetings and fieldwork, develop strategic plans to achieve regional growth, build lasting customer relationships, and drive performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma required – Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of sales experience
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and ability to manage financial performance
• Must have valid driver’s license
• This position occasionally requires work in the evenings and on weekends.
• Communication skills: ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with customers and associates
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Manage/grow sales and profit for the assigned geography.
• Hire, train, coach, and mentor sales associates.
• Align sales resources to grow market share and account penetration based on customer persona.
• Actively engage with sales teams through regular meetings, joint customer calls, and strategic planning for high-value opportunities with fieldwork.
• Manage, develop, coach, and motivate the sales force to meet monthly targets and maintain high professional standards.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, local market needs, competition, and service requirements to adapt strategy across the organization.

Skills

Sales experience

Financial literacy

Communication skills

US work authorization

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.

A career at Summit 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. Summit 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 Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana 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. Within Summit 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.

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday standard business hours

*Compensation for this position includes annual salary, 30% short-term incentive bonus, 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

To manage/grow sales and profit for the assigned geography. Hire, train, coach, and mentor sales associates. Align sales resources to most effectively grow market share and account penetration based on customer persona.

You will…

• Actively engage with sales teams through regular meetings, joint customer calls, and strategic planning for high-value opportunities, with substantial time dedicated to fieldwork alongside sales associates
• Manage, develop, coach, control, and motivate the sales force to develop their skills to ensure that a high professional standard is achieved, and monthly sales targets are met.
• Maintain knowledge of industry specific trends, local market needs, competition, and service requirements and shift strategy to align with market demands by working with sales team and across all functional areas of the organization.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve market share and geographic growth. Report on forces that shift strategic directions of accounts and tactical budgets to leadership team.
• Build and maintain long-lasting, strong relationships with customers while partnering with them to better understand their business objectives and needs

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum education: High school diploma required – Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of sales experience
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and ability to manage financial performance
• Must have valid driver’s license
• This position occasionally requires work in the evenings and on weekends.
• Communication skills: ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with customers and associates
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

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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)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

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].