Project Sales Specialist - Switchgear

Project Sales - Switchgear

Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job type:
Full time

Schedule:

Standard daytime hours, Monday‑Friday

Base salary: $63,000 – $85,000

Variable compensation:
Approximate annualized commissions $40,000

• Prepare on‑time, competitive, and accurate quotes for customers, while maintaining relationships with key vendors and partners.
• Support bid proposal strategy, value‑added service offering, and quotation follow‑up.
• Assemble lighting and/or power distribution systems for both plan and spec and design‑build projects.
• Compile and analyze information from vendors, determining appropriate pricing, and using discretion to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct critical conversations and negotiations effectively.
• Utilize MS Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.

• Minimum education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED.
• Proven experience in negotiation skills with strong math aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with vendors, customers and associates (virtually/in‑person).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• 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)

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.

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