Outside Sales Associate- Dayton,OH

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At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our five legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

Echo Electric is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative focused on mainly commercial sales and some industrial electric market in the Ohio region. Candidate area of expertise should include electrical switch gear and lighting, with a diversified background in the commodities to support these solutions. It is expected to own end-to-end selling of appropriate products and focus on driving growth among target accounts and new accounts.

We are looking for an Outside Salesperson who will :

• Identify and establish contact with potential customers : Outside Sales Representatives actively seek out potential customers and initiate contact.
• They schedule appointments and perform product demonstrations to showcase relevant offerings.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships : Building strong relationships with existing customers is essential.
• Outside Sales Representatives follow up with potential leads and maintain connections with current clients.
• Attend industry trade shows : These representatives participate in industry events and trade shows.
• They identify potential sales leads and engage with existing customers during these gatherings.
• Stay informed about industry trends : Outside Sales Representatives keep abreast of industry developments.
• This knowledge helps them identify new opportunities for potential sales.
• Recommend targeted marketing strategies : Based on their understanding of the market, they suggest effective marketing approaches for specific regions or demographics.
• Generate and submit sales reports : These reports provide valuable insights to management.
• They help track sales performance and identify areas for improvement.

What you bring :

What we offer :

Who we are :

We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

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