Sr Project Manager - Sales

Sonepar • Oceanside, CA

82d • $74,200 - $101,399

About The Position

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

• Experience managing projects from $1M + from start to finish.
• Ability to manage a book of projects, up to $20 million in annual invoices.
• General product knowledge and a commitment to stay up to date on assigned learning plans to build skills and remain current on new technology, trends and processes.
• Ability to engage and support team members, when available, to create bandwidth to take on additional work.
• Associate degree (A. A.) and two years’ related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the Electrical Distribution or Construction industry preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to start and complete tasks and be detail oriented.
• Willingness to assist in the training and development of other team members.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a team player and abide OneSource strong core values and beliefs.
• Commercial experience in industrial sales with the ability to manage projects in complex markets.
• Technical experience with Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley product lines, with the ability to apply knowledge to support specifications, project design, and customer needs.
• Technical experience with automation and controls product lines, preferably Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley. Ability to apply knowledge to support specifications, project design, and customer needs.
• Experience coordinating with Switchgear Manufacturers and OEM’s/vendors to support competitive bids.
• Electrical Engineering background is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare submittals for customer and engineering review.
• Review submittal responses and adjust bill of material for order placement.
• Create purchase orders and communicate job release requirements to vendors.
• Track delivery dates, maintain shipment summary and coordinate timely delivery to job sites. Communicate this information regularly to customers.
• Maintain project BOM and manage customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Quote change orders and project addition opportunities.
• Stay up to date on all freight claims & return material requests.
• Perform project close out financial review and address any open items.
• Utilization of internal programs such as Eclipse & Job Management and an ability to navigate vendor tools necessary to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong communication between the customer, vendors, account manager and project team members. Obtain support from Account Manager or team leader when necessary.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate.
• Manage day‐to‐day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Understand pricing strategy and billing procedures.
• Proactively identify issues, work with team members to resolve issues in a timely fashion and escalate when appropriate.
• Maintain up to date financial records for all active projects.
• Monitor and facilitate all Pro Logistics Services activities related to projects under management.
• Perform any other duties assigned that contribute to customer service, OPCO profitability and company success.
• Practices good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, pleasant telephone etiquette, and a general attitude as a representative of goodwill on behalf of the company at work or during company travel.
• Handles difficulties with customers and co-workers with diplomacy and seeks assistance when needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• 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 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees