Independent Electric Supply, Inc. (IES) opened in 1976 with ten employees to serve electrical contractors working in the high-tech aerospace industry. Today, IES operates 16 electrical supply branches in the Northern California area, San Francisco Bay area, Central Valley, Central Coast and 7 locations throughout Arizona.  IES focuses on traditional electrical supply with dedicated specialists in lighting, switchgear, wire management, tool & safety, renewable energy and enhance logistics solutions to meet specific customer needs.  Employing more than 525 people and managing over 1 million square feet of warehouse space, IES is one of the strongest electrical distributors in the markets we serve.

In August 2011, IES was acquired by Sonepar USA consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | EEO Statement: | | | | We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified | | applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to | | race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, | | protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. | | | |   | | | | | | | | SUMMARY | | | | | | Responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of a designated | | branch. The scope of responsibility incLudes, but is not limited to the | | following: sales, inventory, personnel, training, administration, | | building and equipment and community involvement. Directs production, | | distribution, and marketing operations for the branch by performing the | | following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | Essential Functions | | | | | | Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabi | | lities to perform the essential functions. | | | | | | _ _ | | | | - Participates in developing and administering branch policies as well | | as developing and implementing long-range goals in order to meet | | corporate industry objectives. | | - Directs and coordinates promotion of products sold or services | | performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and | | obtain competitive position in industry. | | - Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume | | potential, price schedules, and discount rates. | | - Directs, coordinates and/or delegates activities of departments such | | as sales, operations, purchasing, and administrative support in | | order to achieve goals and objectives. | | - Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, budgets and | | forecast data to determine branch and department progress toward | | stated goals and objectives. Develops and implements sales plans to | | accommodate corporate goals. | | - Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop | | others to improve personal and organizational effectiveness. | | - Confers with Vice Presidents, Regional Managers and other | | administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required | | changes in goals, objectives, programs, or operations resulting from | | current status and conditions. | | - Represents company at industry, vendor, or trade association | | meetings to promote products and the company. | | - Coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, | | quotas, and goals to sales representatives. | | - Prepares periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential | | sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion. | | - Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of | | the competition. | | | |   | | | | | | | | QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | | | | | | - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and | | two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent | | combination of education and experience. | | | |   | | | | | | | | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED | | | | | | Through previous background and experience, the candidate must be able | | to demonstrate, with or without an accommodation: | | | | - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, general | | business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, | | legal documents or governmental regulations. | | - Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, | | regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. | | - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and | | procedure manuals. | | - Ability to effectively present information to top management and | | speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors or employees. | | - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, | | interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; compute rate, | | ratio, and draw and interpret graphs. | | - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw | | valid conclusions in order to solve practical problems where only | | limited information and standardization exists. | | - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished | | in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. | | - This position has supervisory responsibility. | | - This position works in a normal office environment as well as a | | warehouse environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and | | temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant | | conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. while working in the office.  | | The noise level in the warehouse environment is usually moderate and | | temperature can change based on the season.  This position also | | requires frequent travel to customer sites, which can be in a | | variety of environments including outdoor with inclement weather. | | - Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking | | for up to 60% of the time. | | - Work can involve the operation of forklift, equipment such as pallet | | jacks and climb ladders; bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing | | up to 50 pounds. | | | | | | | | SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS | | | | | |   | | | | | | ADDITIONAL NOTES | | | | | | Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a | | comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are | | required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and act | | ivities may change at any time with or without notice. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Required Skills Required Experience

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, guarantors, insurance companies, and physicians
• Demonstrated attention to detail;
• Good English oral communication skills including reading, and writing in basic English
• Basic mathematical skills is required  
• Demonstrate ability to learn quickly, and follow directions as outlined in policies or given by Supervisor
• Strong Computer skills and Knowledge in Word, Excel and ability to maneuvering through multiple screens in a timely manner
• Medical terminology knowledge strongly preferred
• Insurance knowledge required
• Ability to multi- task in a fast and high pressured environment
• Stringent adherence to all HIPAA laws
• Strong typing skills 40 and up wpm is required
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving with the ability to act and decide accordingly.
• Excellent Customer service and phone skills with a background in the medical industry