Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution. 

Role Summary

• Thoroughly understand all product benefits, product warranties and Summit services that can be offered to customers

• Call upon customer accounts to sell Summit products and services

• Regular, frequent travel to customer sites and other locations either in Summit vehicle or provide own reliable transportation

• Negotiate profitable pricing with customers and suppliers

• Provide timely and accurate quote information and respond to customer requirements, issues and information requests

• Exercise discretionary authority to determine and provide specific customer pricing, purchase materials specific to customer orders and maintain service standards

• Work cooperatively with customer service representatives to proactively follow up on customers’ orders, challenges and needs

• Resolve customer concerns and encourage customer loyalty to Summit as efficiently and effectively as possible

• Assist in collecting funds from accounts payable when necessary

   

Essential Skills

• Significant sales and negotiating experience with and electrical supply distributor, manufacturer, or rep agency

• Strong customer service orientation

• Time management – ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

• Ability to resolve complex business issues; ability to be forceful, but diplomatic and bring about win-win outcome

• Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change

• Clean driving record and current insurance

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent  

Beneficial Skills

• Quantifiable success in formulating sales strategies and driving sales performance

• Familiarity and a solid reputation for integrity and results with Summit’s customers, competitors, and suppliers

• Successful experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP), and BI tools

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision

• Completion of EPEC Silver and/or Gold

   

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224.  Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.