Switchgear Specialist

Company: OneSource Distributors
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

OneSource Distributors--is a wholesale distributor of electrical products, automation controls, and industrial supplies at extremely competitive costs. We also offer a full range of products and tools ranging from wire and specialty cable to solar equipment. OneSource has 17 locations serving Los Angeles and all of southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and Mexico.OneSource 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.comOwn Your Expertise, And Your FutureDo 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. Position Summary:Switchgear business in contractor segmentEssential Duties and Responsibilities: * Perform take-offs from construction plans and specification. Develop cost effective proposals from project plans and specs; negotiate and secure project orders* Develop and maintain productive working relationships with assigned local sales team(s) to articulate Division's strategy and goals; leverage local sales team to drive project sales at targeted accounts/market segments* Manage vendor relationships to leverage cost-favorable packaging of projects* Provide training, joint sales calls and applications support to sales teams for assigned vendors, products and packaged projects* Identify upcoming project opportunities and influence customer specs.* Other duties and/or projects as assignedQualifications:Education and/or Experience: * Electrical, Industrial and/or distribution experience preferred but not required* High School diploma or G.E.D.; or* 3 - 5 years' of related experience and/or training;, Sales and or Project and/or Product Management experience* Equivalent combination of education and experience.Requirements:* Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with little supervision* Must demonstrate good time management skills* Must possess strong planning, organizational and execution skills* Must have the ability to set goals and meet deadlines* Must possess excellent customer service skills* Must demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities and ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner* Must possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution* Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management* Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form* Strong background in take-offs* Strong background in power distribution systems, low and medium voltage switchgear* Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong time management capabilities.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 Accounts (Health, and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts and more.OneSource--is an M/F/Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employerRequired ExperienceWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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