Cooperate with suppliers to secure mutual business through joint sales calls.
Assist and resolve customer requests and/or problems in a prompt and professional manner. Keep industrial customers informed about all relevant company and vendor policies.
Complete a business plan for assigned accounts in Crescent’s CRM tool. Develop a sustainable sales/profit volume in assigned territory.
Utilize a conservative sales approach to sell products and services, offer add-on and up-sell products that may benefit the industrial customer, and suggest alternative products when a customer-requested product is not available.
Regularly make in-person sales calls to prospective customers and current customer establishments. Introduce and demonstrate new products. Assist industrial customers by pricing bills of material.
Cultivate and maintain solid, long-term relationships with industrial customers and suppliers.
Execute sales effort in an ethical and professional manner that will reflect favorably on the reputation of both the salesperson and the company.
Requirements
bachelor's degree
microsoft office
electrical sales
driver's license
detail oriented
time management
Must possess interpersonal and organizational skills, be a self-starter, be detail oriented, and have the ability to communicate (verbal and written).
Must have ability to work quickly and accurately under time constraints and against deadlines.
Communicates competitive conditions, observed customer financial weakness, and customer feedback to management.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Continuous lifting and carrying 1-20 lbs.
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Occasional lifting and carrying 51-100 lbs. Assistance of a buddy-lift or a mechanical device is advised.
Valid Driver's License with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time with overnight stays.
Frequent lifting and carrying 21-50 lbs.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; 4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Individual must possess comprehensive computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook products) and product knowledge.
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Previous knowledge of wholesale electrical distribution industry and previous industrial sales experience.
Benefits
Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.
Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Company-paid holidays.
Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment assessments
motor vehicle record review
criminal background checks
references check
post-offer drug screen
Company
Overview
Now headquartered in East Dubuque, Illinois, it has grown through strategic acquisitions into one of America’s largest independent electrical distributors.
Projects range from outfitting industrial plants and utility facilities to supplying commercial and infrastructure developments.
Specializing in industrial, utilities, energy, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, it delivers tailored electrical solutions.
Unusually for a distributor, its roots in river-based logistics shaped an early focus on speed and regional supply chain innovation.
Culture + Values
Customer-focused: We provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.
Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in all our interactions.
Innovation: We encourage creativity and embrace change to drive business growth.
Collaboration: We work together to achieve shared goals and empower our teams.
Excellence: We strive for continuous improvement and exceptional quality in everything we do.
Environment + Sustainability
Investment in energy-efficient systems and practices.
Reduction of carbon footprint through renewable energy solutions.
Engagement with suppliers and customers to promote sustainable practices.
Inclusion & Diversity
Implementation of employee resource groups to foster inclusivity.
Regular diversity training for all employees.
Continuous focus on building a diverse talent pipeline.