Telecom Solutions Specialist - Fort Worth

Sonepar • Fort Worth, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Crawford Electric Supply 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 southeast region of the United States, and 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. Crawford Electric Supply offers a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. Crawford Electric Supply is committed to building a relationship with you, encourages having fun at work, is powered by difference, and is passionate about your future. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below: Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people, Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo, Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve.

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of B2B sales experience in one or more of the following: Electrical distribution, Telecom / datacom distribution, Low-voltage systems, Broadband or utility sales
• Proven ability to develop and grow contractor relationships
• Strong understanding of project-based selling
• Knowledge of: Structured cabling systems, Fiber optic infrastructure, Data center environments, Broadband / outside plant (OSP) materials
• Existing relationships with contractors, ISPs, or utilities in DFW
• Experience selling into data center or large commercial projects

Responsibilities

• Drive telecom sales across assigned territory (DFW and surrounding markets)
• Identify and convert cross-sell opportunities within existing electrical contractor accounts
• Develop new business with: Low-voltage / datacom contractors, Data center contractors and integrators, Broadband providers and ISPs, Electrical cooperatives and municipal utilities
• Build strong relationships with contractor decision-makers, estimators, and project managers
• Engage early in project lifecycle to influence specifications and material selection
• Position Crawford as a one-stop solution for electrical + telecom project needs
• Fiber optic cable and infrastructure
• Structured cabling (Cat6, Cat6A)
• Data center racks, cabinets, and connectivity
• Pathway products and low-voltage infrastructure
• Broadband and outside plant (OSP) materials
• Develop bundled solutions that combine: Electrical materials, Telecom infrastructure, Project-based supply packages

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 Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed