Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We areproud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.
Culture
Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What you'll be doing
You will be primarily responsible for growing and supporting our wire and cable business across all branches. You will manage assigned accounts and act as key contact for all activities with those accounts. You will be required to promptly address customer needs with regards to sourcing, pricing and availability of material from our preferred vendor partners.
WIRE & CABLE QUOTATIONS
Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers and new prospects.
Make proactive cold calls and follow up on sales leads.
Prepare quotations and follow up as necessary.
Provide pricing and availability to our customers while working with our preferred partners
Support Gerrie branch resources to grow their overall wire and cable business
Provide technical, application and sales support as required. This may be provided directly or in co-operation with our wire and cable suppliers
From time to time, a customer site visit may be required
Ensure all information in the CRM is up to date.
Build a pipeline and database of prospects for the Wire and Cable business.
Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up, outbound cold calls and emails.
Remain current on changes to products or code changes and educate our sales resources to ensure we offer these to our customers and grow our business.
Provide suggestions on inventory levels and type of products to be stocked to enable Gerrie to grow our business and better support customers.
COMMUNICATION/ CUSTOMER SERVICE
Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationship with other Gerrie Leadership,
Managers and Departments to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Perform continuous evaluation, development and execution of policies and programs.
Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with vendors and service providers.
TEAMWORK/ COLLABORATION
Work with other departments as required, conveying a professional corporate image that represents the values of Gerrie Electric.
QUALITY
Ensure employees understand and adhere to ISO policies and procedures.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participate in conferences, seminars, and other educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain and participate in professional networks to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Participates on committees and special projects as requested.
What you bring to the table
3+ years experience in the Electrical/Wire industry is required
Sales experience
Proven outbound calling experience
Post graduate diploma or relevant experience
Knowledge of electrical codes related to wire, cable and their installation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Computer skills and proficiency with MS Office
Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.
We believe in taking care of our people
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Words that our employees use to describe us
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!
*Flexible interview options are available!