ABOUT IRBY AND SONEPAR USA

IRBY is one of the largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 900 employees across more than 60 branches in 25 states.  Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  For more information, visit WWW.SONEPARUSA.COM.

OWN YOUR EXPERTISE, AND YOUR FUTURE

Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders.  

ACCOUNT MANAGER

SUMMARY:

As an account manager, you will manage your accounts and oversee all activities related to your customers. 

Our ideal candidate is customer focused and enjoys interacting with industrial customers on a regular basis to provide solutions to their needs while building relationships.  As well as being very detailed focus.  Our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customer by providing accurate quotes, orders and general information. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Build and maintain relationships with customers to better understand their needs
• Interact with engineers and technical staff at customer’s location
• Submit bids and get approvals
• Processes orders from customers in sales, using all required company policies, procedures and systems
• Call, mail or deliver orders for processing, shipment and delivery of merchandise in a timely manner
• Provides oral and written quotations or estimates of prices, terms, delivery, credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries
• Develops relationships with key vendors in assigned markets
• Promotes and features key vendor products through joint sales calls and promotions

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Previous outside sales experience required
• Industry experience is strongly preferred with specific experience calling on industrial customers
• General knowledge of industrial automation and control systems desired, Rockwell Solutions highly desired
• Technical background and ability to talk with engineers to make product recommendations and offer solutions
• Presentation skills to include MS software: Word, Excel and PP
• Strategic thinker
• High energy individual with the ability to work with a wide range of personalities
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and self-direction; can apply knowledge and make sound judgment to effectively resolve issues

WHY APPLY? WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO GAIN?

A Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU!

• To work with an industry leader
• To use your skills and experience to grow your career; go anywhere you want nationwide, cross train into your dream job within a work culture that promotes and encourages associates to learn new roles and be recognized and rewarded for strong performance
• To have your true entrepreneur mindset rewarded with income and career growth opportunities

CHECK OUT OUR BENEFITS:

401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts and more.

IRBY IS AN M/F/DISABLED AND VET EEO/AA EMPLOYER

WE ARE IRBY - POWERED BY DIFFERENCE

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