Account Manager

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric about 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 Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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. Field Account Manager Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday Total Compensation:TBD *Total Compensation for this position includes base salary, commissions, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role. What You'll Do Account managers are responsible for being a business manager and leader for the assigned account package in the local market. Account managers provide value to our customers with the services and solutions available through Viking Electric. The goal of the account manager is to grow the volume and profitability of the account base and promoting all of Viking's products and services in a professional and ethical manner. You will: Negotiating with customers and vendors to obtain orders, meet schedules, enhance profitability, and to ensure that each customer uses Viking as their primary source of material. Promoting and selling the people, products and services and solutions of Viking Electric. The Account Manager must tailor a business plan that is appropriate to each customer's business potential and market needs. Working with Account Representatives, Project Team associates and all other specialists to make sure the customer is receiving quality service, resolving customer disputes, coordinating efforts with the credit department by obtaining the accounts receivable goals, and prospecting for new accounts as applicable. What You Bring Position Requirements: A minimum of four years combined electrical industry experience including: Counter Sales, Account Representative, Project Sales, Specialist or Operations. Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, a related field preferred or equivalent experience. Must have a valid state driver's license with a good driving record. Strong understanding ofElectric products and Viking Electric services and solutions. Good understanding of the market and competitors and basic financial skills. Must have effective negotiating skills. Strong selling, leadership, and interpersonal skills. #LI-AH1 What We Offer You 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 Tuition Reimbursement 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. Learn More About Us Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates. Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action. Learn more at about. Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: us-en/about-us Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call or email . EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more,Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more,Click here.