There’s a Place for You at Sunrise Electric.
Sunrise Electric is a brand of Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 the Midwest and 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. At Viking Electric, 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.
Enterprise Account Executive
Location: Addison, IL (Western Chicago Suburb)
Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday
Base Salary: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually
*Total Compensation for this position includes base salary, 25% short-term incentive target bonus potential, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.*
What You'll Do
Enterprise Account Executives are responsible for identifiying, developing, and closing opportunities with new and existing customers.
You will:
- Develop and execute sales growth plans for target customers, focusing on account conversions, in conjunction with sales management and the marketing department.
- Grow sales and market share by providing unique, valuable commercial insights on the customers business and market, helping them navigate alternatives and avoid potential risks, and leading them to Sunrise Electric's value propositions.
- Negotiate pricing with customers and vendors with full autonomy.
- Support sales management with seamless hand-off of converted customers for sales assignment and post-sales support.
- Create and execute an ongoing plan to increase value to Sunrise Electric and its customers in conjunction with actively participating in all job-related training opportunities, information seminars, and buisness meetings.
- Collect information, identify trends and emerging disruptive forces affecting the local electrical market, and post to Voice of Customer portal.
What You Bring
Position Requirements:
- A minimum of five years of business-to-business sales, preferably in the electrical industry.
- High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of Electric products.
- Good understanding of the market and competitors and basic financial skills.
- Must have effective negotiating skills.
- Strong selling, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- 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)
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We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”
Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and 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 steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. 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 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
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