divh2Product Sales Specialist- Siemens/h2pYour career grows here. At 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./ppWe have a great opportunity for a motivated, solutions-driven Product Sales Specialist (electrical distribution and control product lines) with Siemens product knowledge and application experience. This position is responsible for providing product knowledge, application solutions, and services by developing an excellent knowledge of our product offerings./ppHow you will contribute:/pulliConducts market analysis to identify sales opportunities, identifying key contacts and valuable insight into the operations of potential customers./liliCompletes sales call, generate customer leads and complete expense reports on a weekly basis./liliPrepares an annual sales forecast assigned territory for maximum productivity and sales growth./liliReports competitive conditions and feedback from customers to the management team./liliProspects and cultivate new business opportunities/liliPromote
demonstrates new services, customer resources, and programs to customer base./liliCoordinates secured customer orders with appropriate staff for order entry, tracking
fulfilment./liliActively manages account base and new opportunities to maximize sales volume and gross profit margins./liliReads, reviews, interprets, follow schematics and blueprints to understand and define project scope and solution offering./liliFollows up on all generated quotations to assure the customer is being serviced and document the proposed solution./liliFollows and meets project schedules and deadlines./liliCoordinates solidified projects with appropriate service providers and follows up on potential service/product opportunities./liliProvides customer with appropriate product information the customer needs to make an informed purchase./liliAttend product training classes to develop a superior product./liliUnderstands and cultivates knowledge on core industrial products, including appropriate product substitutes./liliSupports other branches in their efforts to secure and facilitate customer orders./liliEncourages collaboration and is viewed as a team player./liliWorks safely with and around 480V, 120V, 24V, and pressurized systems, assuring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized./liliAssists with the reporting of accidents in a timely manner./liliUnderstands, follows and adheres to customers safety guidelines when providing solutions./li/ulpWhat you bring:/pulliBachelors degree in Engineering; preferred not required./lili3
5 years experience in Siemens product sales to include market analysis and sales forecasting./liliPossess a valid drivers license
good driving history./liliCommitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions./liliDemonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally./liliDemonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously./liliAbility to work well alone and in a team environment./liliDemonstrated capability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships and work in a team environment./liliStrong customer service orientation to provide exceptional customer experience./liliAbility to use, read and interrupt measuring devices such as a tape measure./liliAbility to use a computer, operating software and wiring/device marking systems./liliDemonstrated motivation, willingness to learn and complete quality work./liliAbility to travel with overnight stays during the week./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/ulpWho we are:/ppWere 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./ppEqual Employment Opportunity Statement/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./ppEEO is the Law/ppApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here./ppPay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision/ppSonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here./p/div
demonstrates new services, customer resources, and programs to customer base./liliCoordinates secured customer orders with appropriate staff for order entry, tracking
fulfilment./liliActively manages account base and new opportunities to maximize sales volume and gross profit margins./liliReads, reviews, interprets, follow schematics and blueprints to understand and define project scope and solution offering./liliFollows up on all generated quotations to assure the customer is being serviced and document the proposed solution./liliFollows and meets project schedules and deadlines./liliCoordinates solidified projects with appropriate service providers and follows up on potential service/product opportunities./liliProvides customer with appropriate product information the customer needs to make an informed purchase./liliAttend product training classes to develop a superior product./liliUnderstands and cultivates knowledge on core industrial products, including appropriate product substitutes./liliSupports other branches in their efforts to secure and facilitate customer orders./liliEncourages collaboration and is viewed as a team player./liliWorks safely with and around 480V, 120V, 24V, and pressurized systems, assuring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized./liliAssists with the reporting of accidents in a timely manner./liliUnderstands, follows and adheres to customers safety guidelines when providing solutions./li/ulpWhat you bring:/pulliBachelors degree in Engineering; preferred not required./lili3
5 years experience in Siemens product sales to include market analysis and sales forecasting./liliPossess a valid drivers license
good driving history./liliCommitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions./liliDemonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally./liliDemonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously./liliAbility to work well alone and in a team environment./liliDemonstrated capability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships and work in a team environment./liliStrong customer service orientation to provide exceptional customer experience./liliAbility to use, read and interrupt measuring devices such as a tape measure./liliAbility to use a computer, operating software and wiring/device marking systems./liliDemonstrated motivation, willingness to learn and complete quality work./liliAbility to travel with overnight stays during the week./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/ulpWho we are:/ppWere 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./ppEqual Employment Opportunity Statement/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./ppEEO is the Law/ppApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here./ppPay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision/ppSonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here./p/div