divh2Outside Sales Associate- Dayton,OH/h2pAt Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences./ppOur 5 legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric./ppEcho Electric is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative focused on mainly commercial sales and some industrial electric market in the Ohio region. Candidate area of expertise should include electrical switch gear and lighting, with a diversified background in the commodities to support these solutions. It is expected to own end-to-end selling of appropriate products and focus on driving growth among target accounts and new accounts./ppWe are looking for an Outside Salesperson who will:/pulliIdentify and Establish Contact with Potential Customers/liliDevelop and Maintain Customer Relationships/liliAttend Industry Trade Shows/liliStay Informed About Industry Trends/liliRecommend Targeted Marketing Strategies/liliGenerate and Submit Sales Reports/li/ulpWhat you bring:/pulliExperience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with or selling to residential contractors./liliEducation: High school diploma required. A technical degree is preferred./liliInterpersonal Skills: Effective communication and relationship-building abilities are crucial./liliNegotiation Skills: Outside Sales Representatives negotiate contracts and pricing./liliProduct Knowledge: A solid understanding of the products or services they represent./liliAdaptability: The ability to adapt to different customer needs and market dynamics./liliSales Techniques: Proficiency in sales strategies and closing deals./li/ulpWhat we offer:/pulliMedical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance./liliPaid time off and paid holidays/lili401K match/liliProfit Sharing/liliTuition reimbursement and employee development./liliAnnual Safety Shoe Reimbursement/liliEmployee Discount on products/liliAccess to a variety of trainings for personal development/li/ulpWere the worlds number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible./ppSonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law./ppApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here./ppSonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here./p/div