Summit Electric Supply
Location
Irving, TX | United States
Job description
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.
Armed with superior product knowledge, strong negotiating skills, and the support services he or she needs, the Account Manager will work with the rest of the sales team to cultivate long-term relationships with new and established customers by promising and delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves researching new strategic account opportunities, following-up with current and potential customers in a timely manner, and regularly visiting existing and potential customers at various locations. Solution selling utilizing an understanding of Summit’s competitive advantages is required along with exceptional skills in analysis and the ability to quickly master information about Summit’s products and services. Summit offers generous commission plans and benefits packages as well as ongoing product training.
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
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
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Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in all stages of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations,wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We assess candidates based on skill, experience, and alignment with Summit’s mission and vision, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, age and veteran or disability status.
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