Senior Technical Sales Specialist - ( Contractor Solutions )

WESCO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Senior Specialist - Technical Sales in Washington, DC area to drive large project opportunities and grow specialized product lines. You will present, demonstrate, and articulate value to customers and sales teams, steering both pre- and post-sales support with deep product expertise.

You will collaborate with account teams, travel as needed, and stay current on market trends to identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred; High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• 5+ years of sales experience in related industry; 3+ years electrical industry experience as a manufacturer or distributor.
• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency; ability to travel 25%–50%.

Responsibilities

• Calls on clients and representatives to advocate technical products or services.
• Provides technical services related to specified products.
• Researches customer needs and demonstrates technology solutions.
• Shares technical information with internal and external customers.
• Provides first line pre/post technical sales support for sales teams.
• Acts as domain expert for specified products and mentors others.
• Leads joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
• Assists account representatives in identifying new sales opportunities.
• Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency.
• Understands market conditions and identifies growth opportunities.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends affecting target markets.
• Promotes value-add products in competitive situations.
• Manages marketing, promotions and product launches within product lines.
• Maintains relationships with vendor product managers and selling resources.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Travel ability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

As a Senior Specialist - Technical Sales, you will be in a customer facing role, handling the commercial/technical decision-making process of the sales cycle with a focus on identifying/closing large projects and driving incremental specialized product growth at all levels. You will provide pre- and post-sales support and expertise in a specified product category to assist the Sales team in their sales efforts of technical products, systems and services. You will possess specialized product knowledge, deliver presentations and product demonstrations to customers and sales representatives and will have a continuing role in customer support to address customer questions or issues in the usage of the products.

Responsibilities

• Calls on client, management and representatives, to convince them of desirability of technical products or services offered.

• Provides technical services to clients relating to specified products.

• Makes sales contacts, researches customer needs and develops product and application information, demonstrating technology solutions for customers.

• Gathers, analyzes and shares technical information and solutions to internal and external customers.

• First line of pre/post technical sales support for sales teams.

• Expertise in specified technical products; acts as domain expert internally and externally.

• Leads joint sales calls with customers and prospects.

• Assists account representatives in finding new sales opportunities by teaching and guiding.

• Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas.

• Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth.

• Understands industry trends and technical developments that effect target markets.

• Promotes value-add assigned products in competitive situations.

• Administers and implements marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses.

• Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Business preferred

• 3+ years Electrical industry experience as a manufacturer or distributor

• 5+ year Sales experience in related industry

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to travel 25% - 50%

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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.