Outside Sales Representative
About the role
A career at Crawford Electric Supply 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. Crawford Electric Supply 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 southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Responsibilities
- Creating and executing a sales plan that meets or exceeds set sales goals
- Optimizing call routes to maximize time in the field and overall efficiency
- Meting regularly with customers to understand their needs
- Education customers on Crawford’s value-add offerings
- Identifying and pursuing new customer acquisition opportunities
- Conducting cold calls to acquire new customers
- Building long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with customers
- Championing Crawford's brand in local community
- Being regularly available and responsive to customers' real-time needs
- Identifying and executing local marketing activities to enhance presence and grow sales
Requirements
- Passionate individual with a desire to succeed
- Must possess an assertive personality with a high level of energy and a resilient character
- Excellent verbal communication skills with strong time management and organizational skills
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience
- Preferred: 2+ years of industry related experience
- Proven track record of consistent achievement of sales goals
Benefits
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
- 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)
Schedule
Full time
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Company Information
Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. 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 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.