Account Manager - Industrial Sales
At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at Sonepar. Salt Lake City.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead territory sales for industrial controls, circuit protection, and power distribution equipment
- Build new opportunities and expand existing customer accounts across the assigned territory
- Create proposals that solve customer challenges and follow quotations through customer service
- Coordinate won orders with staff for entry, tracking, fulfillment, and solution documentation
- Prepare the territory forecast and use customer buying influences to grow sales and satisfaction
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required, with engineering preferred for this position
- A valid driver's license and a strong driving record are required
- You can communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and build effective working relationships
- You show goal achievement, ethical conduct, customer focus, and a willingness to keep learning
Who this fits
This role suits a customer-focused salesperson who wants to learn industrial electrical products while developing accounts and new business. You’ll work from Salt Lake City on weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and travel out of state occasionally, at five to ten percent. The position emphasizes individual sales ownership, technical problem-solving, negotiation, and relationship building.
From the employer
Be part of something bigger.
At Codale Electric, we’re proud of the role we’ve played in projects like the new Salt Lake Airport, the Las Vegas Raiders stadium and Soleil Lofts, as well as our role in housing, commercial, and industrial projects of every size throughout the Intermountain West. We strive to be the best wholesale distributor in the area and invite you to be part of building the future.
Ready to start a rewarding career in Industrial Sales?
At Codale, you'll learn how to partner with customers to solve challenges and deliver innovative industrial, electrical, and lighting solutions. We're seeking a driven, customer-focused individual with a passion for learning and building relationships.
You'll receive extensive training on our products and solutions while gaining experience working with industrial OEMs, integrators, and end users. Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in sales strategy, technical problem-solving, customer engagement, negotiation, and business development.
This is more than an entry-level sales position. It's an opportunity to build the knowledge, experience, and professional network needed for future career growth within Codale and the broader Sonepar organization.
What you'll do:
- Lead sales efforts for electrical components, focused on industrial controls, circuit protection, and power distribution solutions (e.g., motor controls, molded case circuit breakers, and disconnect switches).
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets while growing market share.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities while growing existing accounts within the assigned territory.
- Foster strong relationships with engineering, procurement, executive teams, and other key decision-makers at customer organizations.
- Develop a complete understanding of customers' organizational structures and leverage key buying influences to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
- Prepares an annual sales forecast for assigned territory for maximum productivity and sales growth.
- Prospects and cultivates new business opportunities.
- Coordinates secured customer orders with appropriate staff for order entry, tracking & fulfillment.
- Follow up on all generated quotations to ensure the customer is being serviced and document the proposed solution.
- Understands and cultivates knowledge on core industrial products, including appropriate product substitutes.
- Thrive on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering solutions. Combining technical knowledge with commercial insight, you'll develop customized proposals that address customer challenges, create value, and support business growth.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering preferred.Possess a valid driver’s license & good driving history.
- Strong customer service orientation to provide exceptional customer experience.
- Industrial customer and market knowledge is a plus.
- Engage in continuous learning to deepen your technical knowledge in products, services, and new developments.
- Have a proven track record of setting and achieving goals.
- Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Demonstrated capability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships and work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated motivation, willingness to learn and complete quality work.
- Ability to travel out of state 5-10%
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Schedule: 8:00 am -5:00 pm M-F
Why work for Codale Electric Supply?
It feels good to drive down the road and say, “I played a part in that.” You can be part of a wide array of projects, no matter your role at Codale. Successful team members at Codale demonstrate integrity, a commitment to excellence and a desire to be the best warehouse employee, delivery driver, office support staff or salesperson. Each day presents opportunities to strive for improvement, to build customer relationships and to build your skills and accomplishments. You can build a long-term career at Codale.
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
About Codale Electric and Sonepar USA
Founded in 1975 by Dale P. Holt, Codale Electric Supply started with only five employees before becoming one of the most innovative and fastest-growing electrical supply distributors in the nation. Today, we are headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and currently have branch locations in the western United States. Even though we have quite a presence in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, we've declared that we will not rest until we can help provide contractors throughout the nation with the supplies that they need. www.codale.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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