Project Sales Specialist

Sonepar

18d•Onsite

About The Position

There’s a Place for You at OneSource Distributors A career at OneSource 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. OneSource 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, Hawaii, and all of California. We 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. At OneSource, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can provide exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Requirements

3+ years lighting quotations/estimating experience required, multi-unit experience preferred
Knowledge of lighting supply chain
Solid understanding of lighting vendor/manufacturer/representative networks
Proven outstanding customer service/support skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management, planning and organizational skills
Ability to assess and prioritize (with flexibility to change course as needed)
Excellent interpersonal, and collaborative skills
Proven problem resolution and decision-making skills
Ability to learn products & processes quickly
Professional demeanor
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel)
Ability to work well both independently, and in team settings
High School diploma or GED
Strong and dependable mathematic skills
Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Responsibilities

Effectively review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings
Read and review lighting specifications
Foster and maintain excellent working relationships internally with project manager and outside sales rep
Interact with manufacturers and factory sales reps to produce competitive and timely pricing
Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins
Interact with contractors to follow up on pricing
Compile and analyze information from vendors
Ensure bid is inclusive of all mandatory requirements
Identify and review terms and dating purchase orders
Provide a complete and accurate quotation within the required timeframe
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships
Stay current with new product information and emerging technologies