Compensation: $50,000 base plus commissions
Why You’ll Love EECOL
When you join EECOL, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. We take pride in having an inclusive and family-like work environment. We provide a compensation package that offers competitive wages, flexible hours, excellent benefits, and a career you can be proud of. There are endless opportunities with our promote-within culture!
What’s in it for You
- Permanent, full-time positions, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings are for friends, family, and fun, not work!
- Enjoy regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities.
- EECOL is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career! All training provided.
- A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, generous flex benefits, health & dental plan, life insurance, vision care, education assistance and a retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP and TFSA opportunities to save for the future!
- Enjoy a wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping and much more.
As a Representative - Outside Sales, you will be responsible for developing new prospects and interacting with assigned customers to increase sales and margin of the company's products and/or services. Your primary focus will be face-to-face selling and account management activities to meet sales revenue. You will be expected to engage with all levels of the customers’ organizations including technical, operations, supply chain and executive management. You may be required to develop and deliver sales bids, presentations, proposals and/or product demonstrations.
Responsibilities:
- Assess customer needs and suggest products, services and/or solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
- Executes and expands assigned customer account plan(s) which is developed in conjunction with management.
- Executes on billing margin initiatives through value added services, marketing programs, and supplier engagement.
- Prospects potential customers, including cold calling and developing leads through referral channels.
- Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
- Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
- Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
- Utilizes sales management tools for sales planning, supplier planning and documenting opportunities.
- Develops and grows product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training.
- Develops strong relationships with suppliers, including performing regular joint sales calls.
- Provides quotations directly or in conjunction with sales support team.
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Ability to travel to current and potential clients and suppliers
- Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator both written and verbally
- Ability to work in team environment
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred)
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Working Environment: Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
** This role includes the opportunity to earn commission in addition to base salary, with earnings tied to your individual sales performance.**
Compensation Details $50,000 - $90,000 Annually
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, EECOL also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, EECOL offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .
Empowering People – Energizing Communities. Since 1919, EECOL Electric has provided material and technical support for the construction, industrial, and residential markets from over 60 locations in Canada. EECOL Electric is driven to provide exceptional service, proprietary solutions, and a complete product portfolio to a diverse range of customers' electrical requirements in automation, utility, lighting, data communication, wire and cable, power distribution, and renewable energy. EECOL's company culture is built on respect, integrity, honesty, and a shared passion for delivering a positive, memorable experience for our customers, partners, and communities.
Join a Team Where Your First Job is Just the Beginning. We believe in the power of our people’s success – and that every team member should have the opportunity to grow without limits. EECOL's hire and grow within strategy empowers a change in how companies rely on their team members to move throughout all levels of the company.
By joining our team, your contribution will help businesses and communities bring the right solutions to their electrical needs. If you are looking for an inclusive workplace that offers continuous development opportunities and brings state-of-the-art solutions to our electrical community, then you are in the right place.
Find incredible opportunities to grow your career at Canada's premier electrical products distributor, while helping bring communities together.
EECOL is an affiliated company of Wesco International. Future correspondence, documentation and systems may reference the Wesco name.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
