Electrical Engineer Sales Support
Date: Nov 25, 2023
Location: Surrey, BC, CA, V3V 4G4
Company: Sonepar
Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over 40 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.
We are a 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.
Why Join Us?
- 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.
- Be part of an ISO certified company with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best.
- Attractive compensation with benefits and “other perks” such as tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Referral provides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know.
- In-depth process and product training provided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings.
- We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
This position will serve as a consultant to both internal and external customers by providing technical, product, application, and sales expertise. Electrical Engineer will work closely with the sales team and ultimately be responsible for the technical ‘win’ during the sales cycle.
Sales Engineer:
- Provide the sales team and customers with technical, product, and application support.
- Assist the sales team with technical support in the completion of RFP/RFQ bids
- Prepare and present product presentation to internal/external customers
- Guide customers and help with product specification
- Suggest solutions and innovative ideas to meet client needs
- Develop sales strategies which will result in increased company sales
- Track and maintain records of all account activity within sales database
- Monitor market conditions
Requirements:
- Technical and/or engineering degree or equivalent experience
- Industry knowledge/experience preferred (wire and cable)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Knowledge of CSA Codes and Standards
- Minimum 5+ years related experience preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience with EPC's and selling to large customers
- Ability to analyze unusual situations and take appropriate action on a regular basis
- Ability to make complex decisions with confidence
Salary Range - $90,000.00 - $95, 000.00
Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the range for this role where appropriate. Actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, internal parity, role complexity, role level, and other relevant factors. The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.
We are interested in knowing more about you! Start an exciting career and enjoy a number of employee benefits by applying online.
Texcan thanks all applicants, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
To explore and learn more about Texcan, please visit www.texcan.com.
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Sonepar is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. We believe the COVID vaccination adds a layer of protection that complements the extensive and necessary health and safety protocols that we have taken to date. In order to be considered for employment at any Sonepar location you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.