Outside Sales Regional Prospector, Milpitas, San Francisco, Soquel

Company: Sonepar USA
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Outside Sales Regional Prospector, Milpitas, San Francisco, Soquel









Sales --> Outside Sales

Milpitas, CA

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ID:



17761-034





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Full-Time/Regular








Outside Sales Regional Sales Prospectors at Independent Electric are responsible for generating sales of electrical equipment and supplies. You will network with a wide variety of customers to show them what makes Independent Electric the best distributor to work with in their region!

Meet Independent Electric:

Independent Electric Supply operates in several locations in both California and Arizona. We focus on traditional electrical supply with dedicated specialists in lighting, switchgear, wire management, tool & safety, renewable energy and enhanced logistics solutions to meet specific customer needs. Employing more than 525 people and managing over 1 million square feet of warehouse space, IES is one of the strongest electrical distributors in the markets we serve. In August 2011, IES joined Sonepar USA consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.

To learn more about working at Independent Electric, check out this video: Working at Independent Electric.

What You Will Do:

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• Prospect and pursue new business opportunities to generate sales of electrical equipment and supplies.
  
  
• Explain and answer questions about Independent Electric's products and solutions as they relate to the customers' needs.
  
  
• Provide support for current and potential customers.
  
  
• Negotiate services and contracts provided to customers.
  
  
• Progressively manage and maintain contacts with established customers and source new business through prospecting new customers.
  
  
• Effectively communicate with the Inside Sales team regarding quotes, new opportunities, and existing business.
  
  
• Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.
  
  
• Meet or exceed individual sales and margin goals.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Required Skills
  
  
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  • Proven ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals.
    
    
  • Negotiation skills along with the ability to sell and be persuasive.
    
    
  • Broad knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing.
    
    
  • Acceptable driving record.
    
    
  • Excellent phone, customer service, and written/oral communication skills.
    
    
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
    
    
  • Must be a team player and abide by Independent Electric's strong core values and beliefs.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Required Experience
    
    
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    • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), required; an Associates degree is preferred.
      
      
    • Two to four years of relevant business or industry-specific experience.
      
      
      
      We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      
      
      

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