Contractor Account Manager - Hamilton
Top Benefits
About the role
Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.
Culture
Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What you'll be doing
Develop, maintain a business plan, be the primary contact and manage assigned key accounts. The CAM will also be responsible for soliciting new customers and growing account base to help meet sales budget. You will also:
Manage all assigned accounts and be the key contact for all activities
Identify and target sales opportunities within your assigned geographical area
Work primarily with Partners, Manufacturers, Gerrie staff to grow sales and improve market share of our solutions
Develop and execute an annual sales/business plan for your assigned accounts. This will be done via CRM and Account Plans
Responsible for managing/closing proposals to the customer and actively seeking feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
Assume a key position within the bid team in developing strategy, Provide prompt, clear and concise quotations
Follow up on opportunities/quotes/proposals to the customer and actively seek feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
Submit call reports and update CRM
Participate in and attend sales meetings, annual planning meetings etc.
What you bring to the table
Post-secondary education from a technical program (i.e.) Electrical, Mechanical discipline
5+ years proven experience in Sales (Electrical Wholesale industry preferred)
Strategically minded with strong presentation, communication and relationship-building skills
Strong technical knowledge and solid understanding of the contractor markets
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Don’t have all these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.
We believe in taking care of our people
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Words that our employees use to describe us
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!
- Flexible interview options are available!
About Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd
Gerrie is a Canadian, family owned company founded by Ken Gerrie in 1957. Built on the tradition of service, Gerrie has since become one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. Today, the Electrical Supply division is still the cornerstone of our business adding Lighting Solutions, Automation, Project Services, Supply Chain Services, Data Comm Solutions and our newest Process Group to address the growing demands and evolving requirements of the industry.
Gerrie is is proud to be a Platinum Standard winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies!
Gerrie is also certified by WBE Canada as a majority women-owned company (Women Business Enterprise).
Contractor Account Manager - Hamilton
Top Benefits
About the role
Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.
Culture
Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What you'll be doing
Develop, maintain a business plan, be the primary contact and manage assigned key accounts. The CAM will also be responsible for soliciting new customers and growing account base to help meet sales budget. You will also:
Manage all assigned accounts and be the key contact for all activities
Identify and target sales opportunities within your assigned geographical area
Work primarily with Partners, Manufacturers, Gerrie staff to grow sales and improve market share of our solutions
Develop and execute an annual sales/business plan for your assigned accounts. This will be done via CRM and Account Plans
Responsible for managing/closing proposals to the customer and actively seeking feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
Assume a key position within the bid team in developing strategy, Provide prompt, clear and concise quotations
Follow up on opportunities/quotes/proposals to the customer and actively seek feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
Submit call reports and update CRM
Participate in and attend sales meetings, annual planning meetings etc.
What you bring to the table
Post-secondary education from a technical program (i.e.) Electrical, Mechanical discipline
5+ years proven experience in Sales (Electrical Wholesale industry preferred)
Strategically minded with strong presentation, communication and relationship-building skills
Strong technical knowledge and solid understanding of the contractor markets
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Don’t have all these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.
We believe in taking care of our people
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Words that our employees use to describe us
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!
- Flexible interview options are available!
About Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd
Gerrie is a Canadian, family owned company founded by Ken Gerrie in 1957. Built on the tradition of service, Gerrie has since become one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. Today, the Electrical Supply division is still the cornerstone of our business adding Lighting Solutions, Automation, Project Services, Supply Chain Services, Data Comm Solutions and our newest Process Group to address the growing demands and evolving requirements of the industry.
Gerrie is is proud to be a Platinum Standard winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies!
Gerrie is also certified by WBE Canada as a majority women-owned company (Women Business Enterprise).