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Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Account Manager - Industrial Sales, Elko, NV

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeElko, NV, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Willingness to obtain MSHA certification.
  • Ability to travel throughout the territory and visit mine sites.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a DOT Medical Card.
  • Ability to support customers in surface mining, underground mining, process plants, crushing systems, conveying systems, dewatering systems, pumping applications, and power distribution infrastructure.
  • Ability to engage in continuous learning to deepen technical knowledge of products, services, and new developments.
  • Proven track record of setting and achieving goals.
  • Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially verbally.
  • Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships and work in a team environment.
  • Motivation, willingness to learn, and ability to complete quality work.
  • Ability to travel out of state 5–10%.
  • Ability to understand mining operations and maintenance environments, discuss automation and power-distribution solutions, build relationships at all organizational levels, identify capital projects before bid release, manage a sales funnel and forecast accurately, use CRM consistently, travel independently to remote mine locations, and develop manufacturer and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow an established territory consisting primarily of mining, industrial manufacturing, original equipment manufacturer, and system integration customers throughout Nevada and surrounding markets.
  • Support customers in surface mining, underground mining, process plants, crushing systems, conveying systems, dewatering systems, pumping applications, and power distribution infrastructure.
  • Sell and support industrial automation solutions, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, industrial networking, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, sensors, and process control systems.
  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets while growing market share; identify and develop new business opportunities while growing existing accounts within the assigned territory.
  • Foster strong relationships with engineering, procurement, executive teams, and other key decision makers at customer organizations.
  • Develop a complete understanding of customers’ organizational structures and leverage key buying influences to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare an annual sales forecast for the assigned territory to maximize productivity and sales growth; prospect and cultivate new business opportunities.
  • Coordinate secured customer orders with appropriate staff for order entry, tracking, and fulfillment.
  • Follow up on generated quotations to ensure the customer is being serviced and document the proposed solution.
  • Understand and cultivate knowledge of core industrial products, including appropriate product substitutes.
  • Develop and execute account growth plans for key strategic mining customers, identifying capital project opportunities, maintenance initiatives, and operational improvement projects.
  • Maintain accurate customer activity, opportunity pipelines, quotations, forecasts, project tracking, and account plans within the company’s customer relationship management system to support strategic territory growth.
  • Maintain compliance with mine-site safety requirements and actively promote a safety-first culture while supporting customers in industrial and mining environments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Rockwell Automation experience is a plus.

About the Company

Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Sonepar operates as an independent, family-owned global distributor of electrical equipment, solutions, and services for business customers. It runs an omnichannel network across 40 countries, with a dense network of brands and 45,000 associates delivering products to the building, industry, and energy markets. Customers access a mix of physical locations, online channels, and support services to source electrical products and sustainable solutions, backed by logistics and expert help. Compared with competitors, Sonepar holds its status as a leading B-to-B distributor through its large-scale global reach, many brands, and a clear transformation to simplify customer purchases via an omnichannel experience while focusing on sustainability. Its goal is to accelerate the world’s electrification and Power Progress for Future Generations through reliable supply, tailored solutions, and responsible operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1969

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