Industrial Sales Specialist - Eastlake, OH

Industrial Sales Specialist - Eastlake, OH

Date:
Jul 17, 2026

Location:

Eastlake, OH, US 44095

• Identify and establish contact with potential customers; actively seek out, initiate contact, schedule appointments, and perform product demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships; build strong connections, follow up with leads, and engage existing clients.
• Attend industry trade shows and events; identify sales leads and engage with customers during gatherings.
• Stay informed about industry trends to spot new opportunities.
• Recommend targeted marketing strategies based on market analysis for specific regions or demographics.
• Generate and submit sales reports to provide insights, track performance, and identify improvement areas.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience selling to industrial end users or OEMs.
• High school diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Negotiation skills for contracts and pricing.
• Solid product knowledge of industrial control products, motors, drives, and automation solutions.
• Adaptability to customer needs and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in sales techniques and closing deals.

• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term & long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of personal development training.

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, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any unfavorable military discharge.

Applicants and employees are protected under federal law from discrimination.

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.