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Sr Account Manager - Atlanta, GA

Sonepar USA Inc
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Norcross
660 Engineering Drive (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024

There's a Place for You at World Electric

A career at World 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. World 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 Florida and Georgia 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. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to work for a Company where 96% of the employees say it is a great place to work?!

World Electric is hiring an Outside Sales Associate to join our team!

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Starting Rate: Competitive commissions program with full benefits package

Own Your Expertise, And Your Future

Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value boldthinkers whoare excited totake onchallenging tasks.We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders.

Outside Sales

Summary:

This position sells products to residential or commercial contractors in the Atlanta area. In addition to servicing current customers, this person would develop new and existing accounts in the area.

Our ideal candidate is customer focused and enjoys interacting with customers on a regular basis to provide solutions to their needs while building relationships. As well as being very detailed focus. Our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customers by providing accurate quotes, orders and general information.

What you'll do:




  • Establishes or improves relationships with customers to better understand sales territory, and customer needs by phone, email, and customer visits





  • Visit customers on a regular basis





  • Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources





  • Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers on sales floor or by phone





  • Processes orders from customers in sales, using all required company policies, procedures and systems





  • Provides quotations or estimates of prices, terms, delivery, credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained





  • Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules





  • Develops relationships with key vendors in assigned markets





  • Promotes and features key vendor products through joint sales calls and promotions





  • Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts





  • Works with inside sales representatives and local management to keep account activities up to date





  • Coordinates customer training





What you need:




  • Industry experience- lighting and gear is our preferred experience





  • Previous sales experience required





  • High energy individual with the ability to work with a wide range of personalities





  • Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness





  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills





  • Initiative and self-direction; can apply knowledge and make sound judgment to effectively resolve issues





  • Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness





  • Initiative and self-direction; can apply knowledge and make sound judgment to effectively resolve issues





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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:





  • 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)




We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-electric-supply/?viewAsMember=true

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldelectricsupply?igsh=MWZpM3Rwc3BjM3l1Zw==

Learn more at https://careers.sonepar-us.com/worldelectric/us/en/home

World Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or emailrecruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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