Manages customer inquiries, orders, quotes, pricing, delivery terms, and order follow-ups. Supports outside sales representatives, tracks backorders and project statuses, meets sales targets, develops customer relationships, coordinates with credit and warehouse teams, and recommends process improvements. The role requires onsite work, multitasking, product comparisons, basic math, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Empower your Future at the Nation's Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!
At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150M+ in inventory, and the power of 2,000+ dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.
Standard Electric, an affiliate of USESI, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Account Manager to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage directly with customers through in-person visits to drive sales and build strong business relationships.
- Identify customer needs and offer tailored solutions by partnering with internal teams and product specialists.
- Prospect for new business and develop existing accounts to grow sales in Construction, Commercial, Energy Services, and Industrial markets.
- Generate accurate quotes and manage the sales cycle from inquiry to order.
- Attend sales and product training sessions to expand industry knowledge.
- Provide regular feedback on market trends and competitive activity.
- Resolve customer issues promptly while delivering outstanding service.
- Travel regularly to customer sites and branch offices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in the electrical or related industry.
- Bachelor's degree in sales or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to analyze customer needs, overcome objections, and manage multiple accounts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic math for pricing and profitability.
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and maintain a flexible schedule for customer visits.
Benefits:
At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference--to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!
Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- TeleMedicine
- Matching 401(k)
- Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft
It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].
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