Entry level electrical engineer Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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Job Summary

Primarily responsible for profitably growing sales in assigned customer base and achieving assigned sales growth targets. Prospecting for new accounts and increasing core and cross-sell opportunities within existing customers. Relentlessly driving customer success and delivering a seamless customer experience by leveraging the power of White Cap tools and resources. This position requires the operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle, and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Conducts business out in the field via face-to-face interactions with both potential and existing customers.

• Increases customer value through cross-selling.

• Teams with individuals within the sales organization and key Shared Service support personnel to execute sales growth initiatives.

• Forecasts, prospects, and bids for new business to include customers, markets, and additional service opportunities.

• Develops and sustains sales relationships with key decision-makers and influencers on all levels of an organization.

• Partners with customers, vendors, Credit, and A/R to quickly resolve customer service issues.

• Maintains a current and competent base of product knowledge and applies that knowledge when servicing customers.

• Maintains and submits all required sales administration reports. Regularly attends company meetings.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.

• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Miller Heiman’s Strategic Selling and Large Account Management Process concepts.
• Prior experience in telesales and possession of proven phone sales skills.
• Knowledge in company product line.
• Must be able to grow sales, prospect for new accounts, and increase cross‑sell opportunities.
• Experience conducting field-based customer interactions and building strong sales relationships.
• Must effectively resolve customer service issues by partnering across departments (vendors, credit, A/R).
• Required to maintain a current and competent base of product knowledge relevant to construction supplies and tools.
• Work requires increasing independence, guidance only on complex issues.
• Comfortable working in a mix of indoor admin work and field visits.
• Required to attend company meetings regularly.
• Base Salary + Commission + Car Allowance

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