For over 50 years, Cooper Electric has provided the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets with expert electrical supply, service capabilities and customer solutions. Established in 1961, as a family-owned business, Cooper Electric grew to 12 strategically placed branches by 1998. In 1999, we joined the Sonepar USA family which is made up of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United States. To better serve our customers, today we have nearly 60 supply locations and warehouse distribution centers throughout the tri-state area, and approximately 1,000 dedicated employees. Cooper provides exceptional products and services to a variety of markets.

Cooper Electric is a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar USA is represented by 14 locally managed operating companies with over 700 locations nationwide.

We are currently recruiting for a Solutions Specialist who will be responsible for identifying leads and developing sales in the tool, hardware, and safety categories within the Upstate New York territory.  The Solutions Specialist is a key resource for all of our sales associates in identifying, qualify, and secure opportunities. 

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Assisting sales staff by providing quotes of various sizes.
• Building and developing strong relationships with end users.
• Developing product mixes for branches.
• Managing vendor/sales/customer dynamics.
• Increasing market share, sales and margins in the markets served.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with branch managers, inside and outside sales associates, and vendors.

The successful candidate will have a full working knowledge of products and services offered by Cooper Electric, vendor catalogs and products, and will be able to support and develop tool and safety promotions.  

Individuals considered for this position will be highly productive, organized, detail oriented and capable of prioritizing in a fast-paced environment. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be comfortable presenting products and solutions to end users. 

Join our team!  Cooper offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

Required Skills Required Experience

1. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
2. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
4. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes. 
5. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
6. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.