Utility Sales Specialist

Electrical Utility Sales Specialist

We are looking for a highly-motivated sales professional to join our North American sales team! As an electrical Utility Sales Specialist, you will sell, promote, and demonstrate the Greenlee & RIDGID brands of tools and equipment. The ideal candidate will reside in the San Francisco, Bay Area, Sacramento or Stockton, CA area. Your job will offer unique perspectives and insights into how customers view their business and align their insights and priorities while tying those insights back to Emerson Professional Tools' unique product differentiators. You will drive two-way communications, clearly articulate our value proposition, and engage the end-customer in jointly addressing their business priorities. Our primary sales focus is on the large Utilities in the assigned region, and you will additionally coordinate with the local Territory Manager's activity in this market.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Accountable for the direction, coordination, and growth of all utility market sales through direct customer contact and close coordination with local ProTools Territory Managers.
• Working in a matrix-managed environment which includes providing coaching and direction to regional Territory Managers.
• Performing field product demonstrations, training, & technical support with end-users and distribution channel partners.
• Driving strategic new products sales and solutions to expand markets and share.
• Developing, presenting, & executing annual business plans to deliver incremental sales growth.
• Developing and Managing a monthly/yearly sales forecast.
• Developing & owning relationships with both Key Distributor Partners and End Users.
• The subject matter expert for the product, applications, & pricing program for your given market.
• Supporting regional & national organizations through training and special projects execution.

Who You Are:

I.

am self-motivated, a problem solver, and a solution provider.

enjoy & excel at building deep customer relationships.

plan, organize, & manage my work & time well.

prefer a hands-on approach with a "roll-up your sleeves and get dirty" mentality.

collaborate & communicate effectively both internally and externally across multiple teams.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or other relevant subject area; OR minimum of five years relevant experience instead of a bachelor's Degree.
• Territory Management experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work in a matrix-managed environment, including coaching, mentoring, and providing selling support to Territory Managers.
• Solid business sense, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven success in formulating, presenting, executing, & measuring Business Plans.
• A consistent track record and successful history of achieving goals and sales targets.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Existing professional relationships and technical skills in the electrical utility market.
• Proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint; CRM Application experience a plus.
• Five years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or technical support of B2B Sales in the Electrical Utility Market.
• Experience with distribution channels, with emphasis on Electrical, industrial, and plumbing.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $85,000-95,000 annually plus bonus, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team let's go!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26004388
• Job Function Overlay Sales
• Posting Date 04/14/2026, 06:14 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Clark Street, Elyria, OH, 44035, US (Remote)