Project Sales and Proposal Specialist

About Us:

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

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. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

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.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

The Project Sales & Proposal Specialist is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and high‑quality project proposals by interpreting electrical specifications, construction drawings, and customer requirements. The role ensures correct costing, compliant product selections, and strong proposal positioning to maximize project win rates. It also supports sales strategy, vendor engagement, and internal coordination. Upon project award, the Specialist facilitates a seamless handoff to Project Contract Managers for execution.

 Major Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, and commercial offers based on electrical specifications and construction drawings.
• Convert technical requirements into accurate quotations and determine cost‑effective, compliant electrical product options.
• Support sales teams with pricing inputs, technical details, and client presentations to strengthen project win strategies.
• Receive and respond to customer inquiries, clarify requirements, and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Gather technical, operational, and financial details from engineering, operations, and finance teams.
• Build strong relationships with electrical manufacturers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and increase project opportunities.
• Maintain organized proposal templates, quotation files, version control, and standardized content within company systems.
• Research electrical industry trends, competitor offerings, and new technologies to strengthen proposal positioning.
• Assist in reviewing terms, compliance requirements, and deliverables for project proposals.
• Facilitate smooth transition of awarded projects to Project Contract Managers for execution.

Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear, persuasive proposals and client interactions.
• Strong timeline management, prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of customer needs, competitive positioning, and value‑added solutioning.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, pricing data, and electrical product requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution products, power systems, and controls.
• Skilled in MS Office Suite and industry systems (FileMaker, AS400); EIT, CET, PMP, or 3+ years relevant experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. 

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.