Outside Sales

At Sonepar, the global leader in electrical and industrial distribution, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. You will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

Position:

Outside Sale Associate

Location:

Mobile, AL

About Crawford:

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing a sales plan that meets or exceeds set sales goals

• Optimizing call routes to maximize time in the field and overall efficiency

• Meeting regularly with customers to understand their needs

• Educating customers on Crawford's value-add offerings

• Identifying and pursuing new customer acquisition opportunities

• Conducting cold calls to acquire new customers

• Building long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with customers

• Championing Crawford's brand in local community

• Being regularly available and responsive to customers' real-time needs

• Identifying and executing local marketing activities to enhance presence and grow sales

Qualifications

• Passionate individual with a desire to succeed

• Must possess an assertive personality with a high level of energy and a resilient character

• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong time management and organizational skills

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience

• Preferred candidate will have 2+ years of industry related experience

• Proven track record of consistent achievement of sales goals

Environment

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID: 30976