Sonepar Canada, Inc.
Overview
There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.
A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. We operate throughout the Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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.
What You’ll Do
Drive profitable commodity growth for the organization. Focusing on large/complex wire and conduit sales opportunities. Manage awarded orders by working closely with Operations and Product Managers to ensure customer needs are met and profitability is maintained.
Coordinate, prepare, and close commodity opportunities starting with the customer quote request (RFQ). Work with sales team to book orders based on market feedback, customer needs, and vendor support
Manage commodity orders from purchase order all the way through final fulfillment.
Serve as commodity services and solutions expert. Promote and develop new services in the marketplace to differentiate Viking Electric from our competitors and allowing us to add profitability to commodity opportunities.
Perform ongoing analysis of competitors products, services, and pricing to uncover strategic opportunities that will enhance Viking Electric’s ability to write commodity business while maintaining/growing overall profitability of the product category.
Work closely with key manufacturer/agent partners across our geography to position Viking Electric as their preferred supply chain partner.
What You Bring Requirements:
3+ years’ experience working in electrical distribution preferred.
High School Diploma/GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing or equivalent experience preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 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 steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. 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 email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.
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A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. We operate throughout the Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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.
What You’ll Do
Drive profitable commodity growth for the organization. Focusing on large/complex wire and conduit sales opportunities. Manage awarded orders by working closely with Operations and Product Managers to ensure customer needs are met and profitability is maintained.
Coordinate, prepare, and close commodity opportunities starting with the customer quote request (RFQ). Work with sales team to book orders based on market feedback, customer needs, and vendor support
Manage commodity orders from purchase order all the way through final fulfillment.
Serve as commodity services and solutions expert. Promote and develop new services in the marketplace to differentiate Viking Electric from our competitors and allowing us to add profitability to commodity opportunities.
Perform ongoing analysis of competitors products, services, and pricing to uncover strategic opportunities that will enhance Viking Electric’s ability to write commodity business while maintaining/growing overall profitability of the product category.
Work closely with key manufacturer/agent partners across our geography to position Viking Electric as their preferred supply chain partner.
What You Bring Requirements:
3+ years’ experience working in electrical distribution preferred.
High School Diploma/GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing or equivalent experience preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 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 steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. 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 email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.
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