Outside Sales Representative

Sonepar•Oshawa, ON

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for managing their account base and will be the key contact and focal point for all activities at assigned accounts, including developing and maintaining a business plan. Be responsible for maximizing account potential growth by facilitating the proper resources within Electrozad and their business Partners. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behaviour consistent with our core values and supports our strategic plan.

Requirements

Post-secondary education from a technical program (i.e.) Electrical, Mechanical discipline or equivalent.
5+ years’ experience in Sales.
A proven track record in Sales (Electrical Wholesale/Industrial Automation industry preferred).
Business Development Experience.
Experience working with CRM Software.
Strategically minded with strong presentation, communication and relationship building skills.
Strong technical knowledge and solid understanding of the Contractor/Industrial/OEM markets.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Valid driver’s license.
Reasonably strong computer skills, including ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

Scheduling appointments and visiting existing customers to review product needs and determining other opportunities.
Providing product quotes as required.
Organizing and attending joint sales calls with Vendors.
Opening new accounts.
Continuously updating customers on product changes and modifications.
Providing solutions to customers’ problems.
Attending Trade Shows and Conferences (if applicable).
Product introduction of new releases.
Liaising between customers and the company for up-to-date status of service, pricing and new product release launches.
Preparing reports for marketing and sales and keeping expense accounts.
Performing maintenance and updating of customers’ accounts including contact names for future sales.
Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by attending training and departmental meetings
Other duties as assigned.

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