Representative - Outside Sales

at  EECOL

WHY YOU’LL LOVE EECOL

When you join EECOL, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. We take pride in having an inclusive and family-like work environment. We provide a compensation package that offers competitive wages, flexible hours, excellent benefits, and a career you can be proud of. There are endless opportunities with our promote-within culture!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Prior sales experience required, outside sales preferred
• Two years of industry experience preferred
• Ability to travel to current and potential clients and suppliers
• Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both written and verbally
• Ability to work in team environment
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred)
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time
  Working Environment: Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

EECOL

Empowering People – Energizing Communities. Since 1919, EECOL Electric has provided material and technical support for the construction, industrial , and residential markets from over 60 locations in Canada. EECOL Electric is driven to provide exceptional service, proprietary solutions , and a complete product portfolio to a diverse range of customers’ electrical requirements in automation, utility, lighting, data communication, wire and cable, power distribution , and renewable energy. EECOL’s company culture is built on respect, integrity, honesty , and a shared passion for delivering a positive, memorable experience for our customers, partners , and communities.
Join a Team Where Your First Job is Just the Beginning. We believe in the power of our people’s success – and that every team member should have the opportunity to grow without limits. EECOL’s hire and grow within strategy empowers a change in how companies rely on their team members to move throughout all levels of the company.
By joining our team, your contribution will help businesses and communities bring the right solutions to their electrical needs. If you are looking for an inclusive workplace that offers continuous development opportunities and brings state-of-the-art solutions to our electrical community, then you are in the right place.
Find incredible opportunities to grow your career at Canada’s premier electrical products distributor , while helping bring communities together.
EECOL is an affiliated company of Wesco International. Future correspondence, documentation and systems may reference the Wesco name

• Assess customer needs and suggest products, services and/or solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
• Executes and expands assigned customer account plan(s) which is developed in conjunction with management.
• Executes on billing margin initiatives through value added services, marketing programs, and supplier engagement.
• Prospects potential customers, including cold calling and developing leads through referral channels.
• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Utilizes sales management tools for sales planning, supplier planning and documenting opportunities.
• Develops and grows product knowledge through EECOL and supplier training.
• Develops strong relationships with suppliers, including performing regular joint sales calls.
• Provides quotations directly or in conjunction with sales support team.