Job Description

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What You Will Do:

• Grow sales of ESD lighting, energy and controls products, and services in Puget Sound territory.

• Collaborate with ESD manager, Service Center Managers, and Construction/Industrial Outside Sales personnel to identify lighting retrofit/conservation opportunities.

• Develop and implement business planning to support the objectives and initiatives of the Energy Solutions Division.

• Maintain a working knowledge of Utility Incentive/Rebate Programs.

• Target and grow lighting retrofit/conservation opportunities with identified lighting/electrical contractors.

• Call on property managers, institutions and building owners to secure lighting retrofit/ conservation opportunities.

• Qualify opportunities and leads originating from outside sources.

• Perform lighting and controls retrofit/conservation audits with the Snapcount Auditing Tool.

• Identify ancillary product opportunities and engage NCE associates as required to build a comprehensive, overall solution (i.e. EV Charging, Solar, VFD’s, etc.).

• Effectively create and professionally present conservation proposals in accordance with utility programs and ESD standards .

• Work with ESD vendor partners to promote state-of-the-art lighting products and technology, grow sales, and achieve performance goals.

• Post and update projects and opportunities in CRM (Dynamics).

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Three to five years of experience in the electrical industry; lighting and energy related sales experience preferred/required.

• Ability to negotiate and close opportunities.

• Working knowledge of existing lighting conditions and lighting retrofit.

• Knowledge of regional utility incentive programs.

• Strong communication and marketing skills.

• Motivated, self-starter, outgoing, team player, with positive attitude.

• Competence with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).

• Proof of a clean driving record with no major infractions in the past 3-5 years.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Continuous phone and computer usage

• Frequent travel/driving to territory service centers, project sites, and customer locations around the Puget Sound.

• Combination of office and field environments.

• Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday, however, based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required.

• Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $89,400 to $114,000 annually, DOE; Plus commission.
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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• 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)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 [email protected] .

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