Account Manager

Sonepar • Cambridge, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 50 years, Dixon Electric has been servicing the electrical industry with a combination of integrity, stability and trust. We take pride in our ability to provide customized solutions to exact specifications for each one of our clients, as a full line electrical distributor. Through the collaboration between Dixon Electric, our manufacturers, suppliers and our clientele, we have been able to create a synergistic environment that benefits all.
At Dixon, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.
Why Join Us?

You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
In a Technical Outside role, you will use your electrical expertise to:

Drive business with Industrial accounts, panel builders/OEMs and integrators
Act as a solutions provider, offering premier support to customers
Work closely with our Technical Support teams and establish good relationships with our vendors to provide the best service and solutions
Take the lead in sales calls and confidently demonstrate products
Territory would cover Cambridge and surrounding area

Requirements

• Minimum 2 or 3 year technical college diploma/degree or equivalent in experience
• Experience in selling Electrical, Automation and Control Products for a minimum of 2 years
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Must have basic knowledge of Successful Sales Strategies and Selling Techniques
• Must be a leader, self-starter and proactive in nature
• Must have strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pneumatics considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Drive business with Industrial accounts, panel builders/OEMs and integrators
• Act as a solutions provider, offering premier support to customers
• Work closely with our Technical Support teams and establish good relationships with our vendors to provide the best service and solutions
• Take the lead in sales calls and confidently demonstrate products

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Career path
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree