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Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Outside Sales Customer Advisor, Electrical Wholesale

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt Gallen, Switzerland

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed basic vocational training in the electrical field.
  • Practical experience in sales and customer consulting is desirable.
  • Skilled in negotiation, with a convincing presence and a good sense for successful sales closings.
  • Able to think entrepreneurially and recognize and assess business relationships.
  • Able to work independently and in a goal-oriented manner, and present confidently to different stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills and an interest in actively maintaining and expanding customer relationships.
  • Proficient user knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Business-fluent German, spoken and written; English is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Actively manage the sales territory covering the city of St. Gallen, Liechtenstein, and the Uzwil/Gossau region; develop existing customer contacts and acquire new customers.
  • Work closely with inside sales and relevant specialist departments to support object-related sales and projects, prepare suitable offers, and consistently follow up on sales opportunities.
  • Maintain an overview of customers, ongoing activities, and business opportunities to identify and use potential early.
  • Carefully maintain customer data and record relevant market information.
  • Present suitable products and digital solutions to customers and explain their specific benefits.
  • Comply with applicable sales guidelines and agreed customer terms.
  • Handle administrative tasks as part of daily work.
  • Work with branch managers to organize regional customer events.
  • Coordinate with the responsible departments when payment difficulties arise and contribute to finding an appropriate solution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Practical experience in sales and customer consulting.
  • English-language skills.

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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