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LOCATION: 1000, Belfast Road Ottawa (ON), K1G 4A2 STATUS: Permanent full-time ABOUT USLumen is a distributor of electrical equipment with an ultra-modern automated distribution center and a dynamic company that invests in the development of its employees.Our team of just over 800 employees, spread across the province of Quebec and a few other provinces in Canada, works in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity and professional growth.We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. YOUR BENEFITS & PERKS• We believe in professional development: Training, career opportunity and tuition reimbursement.• We have employee recognition programs: Corporate event, social club, employee assistance program, employee discounts.• We take care of our employees: Flexible benefits program including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, RRSP matching, Life Insurance, and employee paid disability. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments. SCOPE OF THE POSITION Under the branch manager’s supervision, you will be responsible for generating sales with existing customers and developing opportunities with new customers within an assigned territory. YOU ARE : A strong negotiator, sales-oriented, well-organized, able to prioritize and autonomous. WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE • Solicit clients by phone and in person• Contact companies in order to schedule a meeting• Present bids to clients and carry out follow-ups• Provide sales reports to the relevant managers• Build close ties with suppliers and manufacturers’ agents• Increase e-commerce sales• Develop and deliver a business plan in collaboration with Lumen’s services and suppliers• Establish and maintain synergy with the branch’s internal team as well as with Lumen’s services• Perform any other related tasks WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE • Have a DEP in electricity and/or sales training• Have 3 years of experience in a sales position• Have knowledge of electrical products • Fluently Bilingual in English and French *Required to communicate with English-French speaking customers. To explore and learn more about Lumen opportunities, visit: https://career.sonepar.com/go/LUMEN_FR/4472101/ SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite: Lumen.ca Facebook: Facebook.com/Lumen.Sonepar LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/Lumen.Sonepar Instagram : Instagram.com/lumen.ca YouTube: Youtube.com/user/MonLumen Next StepsWe want to get to know you better. Start an exciting new career and enjoy several benefits by applying online. We thank you for your interest in our team, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lumen Division of Sonepar Canada Inc. applies an equal access to employment program and invites women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to submit their applications. People with disabilities can receive assistance with the pre-screening and selection process, if they wish. The use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text. LOCATION: 1000, Belfast Road Ottawa (ON), K1G 4A2 STATUS: Permanent full-time ABOUT USLumen is a distributor of electrical equipment with an ultra-modern automated distribution center and a dynamic company that invests in the development of its employees.Our team of just over 800 employees, spread across the province of Quebec and a few other provinces in Canada, works in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity and professional growth.We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. YOUR BENEFITS & PERKS• We believe in professional development: Training, career opportunity and tuition reimbursement.• We have employee recognition programs: Corporate event, social club, employee assistance program, employee discounts.• We take care of our employees: Flexible benefits program including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, RRSP matching, Life Insurance, and employee paid disability. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments. SCOPE OF THE POSITION Under the branch manager’s supervision, you will be responsible for generating sales with existing customers and developing opportunities with new customers within an assigned territory. YOU ARE : A strong negotiator, sales-oriented, well-organized, able to prioritize and autonomous. WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE • Solicit clients by phone and in person• Contact companies in order to schedule a meeting• Present bids to clients and carry out follow-ups• Provide sales reports to the relevant managers• Build close ties with suppliers and manufacturers’ agents• Increase e-commerce sales• Develop and deliver a business plan in collaboration with Lumen’s services and suppliers• Establish and maintain synergy with the branch’s internal team as well as with Lumen’s services• Perform any other related tasks WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE • Have a DEP in electricity and/or sales training• Have 3 years of experience in a sales position• Have knowledge of electrical products • Fluently Bilingual in English and French *Required to communicate with English-French speaking customers. To explore and learn more about Lumen opportunities, visit: https://career.sonepar.com/go/LUMEN_FR/4472101/ SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite: Lumen.ca Facebook: Facebook.com/Lumen.Sonepar LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/Lumen.Sonepar Instagram : Instagram.com/lumen.ca YouTube: Youtube.com/user/MonLumen Next StepsWe want to get to know you better. Start an exciting new career and enjoy several benefits by applying online. We thank you for your interest in our team, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lumen Division of Sonepar Canada Inc. applies an equal access to employment program and invites women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to submit their applications. People with disabilities can receive assistance with the pre-screening and selection process, if they wish. The use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.

What you’ll do

The role involves generating sales from existing customers and developing new business opportunities within an assigned territory. Key tasks include soliciting clients, presenting bids, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to execute business plans.

Requirements

Candidates should have a DEP in electricity or sales training and at least 3 years of experience in a sales position. Fluency in both English and French is required to communicate with a diverse customer base.

Benefits

• Training • Career Opportunity • Tuition Reimbursement • Corporate Event • Social Club • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Health Spending Account • RRSP Matching • Life Insurance • Employee Paid Disability

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Negotiation
• Sales Strategy
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Client Solicitation
• Bidding
• Sales Reporting
• Relationship Management
• E-commerce Sales
• Business Planning
• Bilingualism
• Electrical Product Knowledge

Job areas

• Sales
• Trades
• Logistics
• Construction
• Retail