Account Manager - Automation

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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 the northeast and 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. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC 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

will do:

• Secure business from existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer's facility.
• Secure opportunities on customer requirements by working with Cooper's departments to develop a comprehensive bill of material.
• Follow up on all quotations submitted to customers, answer questions/concerns and Help close the order.
• Establish professional customer/vendor relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, management and other key personnel).
• Establish customer specific contracts.
• Perform all assigned duties in the assigned sales territory.
• Support Sales Engineers in preparing solutions for customers.

What

will bring:

• Knowledge of industrial electrical products and applications.
• Knowledge of Control and Automation products to include PLC's, HMI's and VFD's.
• Skilled in selling products & services, negotiating sales, pricing and terms.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and present ideas and solutions to customers.
• Outgoing personality that works well with others.
• Ability to speak read and write proficiently in English.
• Maintains strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and possess strong work detail and organizational skills.
• Motivated, Self-Starter with a strong work ethic who can work independently.
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office ©.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Minimum travel, sitting in vehicle to customer's place of business or job site, when required..
• Requires close vision with computer and paperwork, distant and peripheral vision for driving and product selection, and depth perception for safety in warehouse and building.
• Requires ability to clearly hear in-person and phone conversations.
• Primarily light industrial and office work areas. Exposure to construction sites, hard hat and safety sensitive areas. Moderate to high noise level.

Location: Delran, NJ or Belthlehem, PA or Fairfield, NJ

Salary: $80,000- $90K based on relevant experience

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

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• 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.