Developmental Account Manager - Bellingham

Developmental Account Manager - Bellingham

A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we 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. North Coast 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 Will Do:

• Develop sales on existing and new industrial accounts within our geography (I-5 corridor: Tacoma to Bellingham)
• Development/implementation of a business plan that results in increasing our level of account penetration, customer service, margin, and sales.
• Promote NCE's and key vendor's products through proactive product marketing, training opportunities, and joint sales calls.
• Champion our Rockwell Automation portfolio and other offerings.
• Work closely with the industrial sales manager to aggressively identify, solicit, bid, and write opportunities.
• Responsible for all aspects of retaining and enhancing existing relationships with customers, key players, internal specialist teams and manufacturers reps.
• Communicate and learn by working closely with the inside support staff to optimize customer service and maximize account penetration and sales.
• Weekly visitation to relevant NCE service centers to engage with branch managers around account strategy.

What You Will Bring:

• Complete Development Training Program.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office suite and working knowledge of Solar/Eclipse.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated, outgoing, positive attitude, good communicator, team player, professional in appearance.
• Willing to travel and work whatever hours are necessary to fulfill customer needs.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Frequent computer and telephone use.
• Driving to customer offices and jobsites.
• Occasional out-of-town travel.
• Office and jobsite environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

Salary & Compensation:

This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime. Pay is $36,000 annually + Commission Plan.

What We Offer You:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• 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.