Project Sales Specialist - Switchgear
About The Position
A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric 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 Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Project Sales - Switchgear Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Job type: Full time Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday Base Salary: $63,000 - $85,000 Variable Compensation: Approximate Annualized Commissions - $40,000 Total Compensation for this position includes base salary, commissions, 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. We are seeking a dedicated Project Sales professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to prepare on-time, competitive, and accurate quotes for customers, while maintaining relationships with key vendors and partners. You will play a key role in supporting bid proposal strategy, value-added service offering, and quotation follow up.
Requirements
- Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED.
- Proven experience in negotiation skills with strong math aptitude.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Communication skills: ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with vendors, customers and associates (virtually/in-person)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Assemble lighting and/or power distribution systems for both plan and spec and design build projects.
- Compile and analyze information from vendors, determining appropriate pricing, and using discretion to maximize profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Conduct critical conversations and negotiations effectively.
- Utilize MS Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and communication.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
