Strategic Accounts Associate

Job Summary

Strategic Accounts Associates support selling efforts to key customers by performing the following duties.

• Provide support with customer service order entry functions for orders received via the Internet as well as other sources.
• Assist in sales support tasks, including client research, meeting preparations and reports.
• Communicate directly with customers and understand client goals and project requirements.
• Provide support in responding to customer RFQ’s (Request for Quote) by communicating Irby capabilities as they relate to customer requirements and determining competitive price levels.
• Support the overall Strategic Accounts selling effort from a corporate perspective.
• Practice good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co‑workers, pleasant telephone etiquette, and a general attitude as a representative of goodwill on behalf of the company at work or during company travel.
• Handle difficulties with customers, vendors and coworkers with diplomacy and seeks assistance when needed.
• Acquire, use and continuously develop personal technical knowledge of general and specialty merchandise items to assist customers and other company personnel.
• Determine the make, type and quality of merchandise desired by being familiar with products sold in the department by use, vendor, location in warehouse, catalog and catalog number, other reference materials, and special selling points.
• Identify and utilize appropriate company and/or customer pricing systems.
• Communicate with customers via phone or in person to receive orders for products, or handle orders received via the Internet or EDI.
• Describe or demonstrate product, using samples or catalog, and emphasize saleable features.
• Solicit sale of new or additional products.
• Provide support in preparing lists of prospective customers via telephone, fax, e‑mail, etc. to solicit orders.
• Provide support with oral and written quotations or estimates of prices, terms, and delivery for standard, complex or non‑standard merchandise.
• Perform other special projects or duties as assigned.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to address customer issues.

• Associate’s degree (B.
  
  A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holiday, On Demand Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, and Life Insurance.

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  or email