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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, 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.

• Develop new accounts and support existing accounts in the Eastern Washington Market.
• Manage and grow market share of existing, assigned, and new accounts.
• Manage customer pricing and vendor contracts.
• Generate Quotations and provide tracking and market intelligence for project-related business.
• Actively promote North Coast market‑specific endeavors.
• Utilize North Coast resources and Specialists (solar, SSG, energy specialists, etc.)
• Create and implement a business plan with key vendors/customers to include goal setting and account‑specific strategies.

• Experience in Industrial, Construction, or Electrical distribution environment of at least 2-3 years.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Experience supporting quotations (lighting, gear, or project‑based business)
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Customer‑focused team player with strong communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with an outgoing, results‑driven approach.
• Ability to navigate challenges and turn obstacles into opportunities.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proficient with smartphone and laptop tools for communication and customer management.

• Office and field environment.
• Frequent driving to customer locations.
• Frequent computer and phone use.
• Occasional heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.

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

We offer great family‑friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• 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.

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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