Project Sales Specialist Switchgear

Theres a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. Youre investing in a brighter more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office home factory or other building you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group the worlds #1 electrical distributor with over 45000 associates around the globe.

Project Sales - Switchgear Quotations

Location: Minneapolis Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours Monday-Friday

Total Compensation: $63000 - $85000

*Total Compensation for this position includes base salary commissions and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

What Youll Do

We are seeking a dedicated Project Sales professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to prepare on-time competitive and accurate quotes for customers while maintaining relationships with key vendors and partners. You will play a key role in supporting bid proposal strategy value-added service offering and quotation follow up.

You will

• Assemble lighting and/or power distribution systems for both plan and spec and design build projects.
• Compile and analyze information from vendors determining appropriate pricing and using discretion to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct critical conversations and negotiations effectively.
• Utilize MS Office Suite for documentation reporting and communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Proven experience in negotiation skills with strong math aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communication skills: ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with vendors customers and associates (virtually/in-person)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

Were proud to be a military-friendly company and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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