Account Manager

There's a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC.

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Whatyouwill do:

• Build relationshipswith current assigned customers to provide value and build market share, increase sales, and increase gross margin.
• Prospect new accounts.
• Continuously develop strategies to provide value-add to the customers by understanding their business initiatives.
• Manage all aspects of the sale of products or services to account base.
• Reach and exceed monthly goals in sales and gross margin.
• Collaborate and develop strategies that support the use of our digital solutions.
• Effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organization, suppliers, and customers.
• Continually develop product and technical knowledge and utilize that knowledge to assist customers with product selections.
• Provide customers with quotations or estimates, using the appropriate pricing, credit terms, and delivery methods.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to customers with proper follow-up.
• Resolve customer issues and order discrepancies promptly, by escalating to the appropriate vendor and/or internal department.

Whatyouwill bring:

• Sales experience and/or electrical knowledge preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and present solutions to groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
• Ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in English.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables where only limited information is available.
• Strong mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills which include the ability to operate various software systems.
• Ability to prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Frequent travel and sitting in a vehicle to the customer's place of business or job site.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal temperatures and fluctuations of inside/outside building temperatures.
• Requires close vision with computer and paperwork, distant and peripheral vision for driving and product selection, and depth perception for safety in warehouse and building.
• Requires ability to hear in-person and phone conversations.
• Primarily light industrial and office work areas.
• Exposure to construction sites with moderate to high noise levels. Sites may require the use of personal protective equipment.

Salary Range: $70k to $75k

Location: Albany, NY

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Learn more at https://www.cooper-electric.com/

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law..

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or emailrecruiting@sonepar-us.com.



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