Strategic Account Manager - Public Power/Utility

Job Description As a Strategic Account Manager, you will maintain client relationships with key target accounts that have a strategic impact on the long-term success of the organization. You will identify cross-up and repeat sales opportunities and will work to resolve any issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Works with the Sales team to create and support the execution of the strategic account plans at key, named accounts. Drives new business development by researching, qualifying, contacting, presenting, and closing new clients based on an assigned territory or market segment. Continuously develops relationships with priority customer stakeholders, understands their key business issues, and recommends ways to deliver value. Liaison between the field and Global Accounts teams as it relates to pursuing new agreements, Value-Add/Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) commitments and increasing customer wallet-share. Maintains and manages a pipeline of opportunities at named accounts, including renewals, projects, and share improvement opportunities. Communicates customer activity, opportunity status, renewal status, and strategic plan progress to management. Participates in solution development efforts that best address customer needs. Engages supplier sales resources to enlist their support and create solutions. Qualifications High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 5+ years proven sales experience in outside sales or 3+ years strategic account and/or sales management. History of success maintaining and developing key relationships. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources. Ability to understand where potential exists in assigned accounts and can recognize and create opportunities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships. Strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office. Self‑starter who demonstrates ownership and follow‑through, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Experience in executing in a matrix organization managing multiple stakeholders and projects. Resides in Southern California or willing to relocate prior to start date. Role requires regular in-person presence at customer sites. Preferred: Electrical engineering degree, utility field experience (lineman, substation, or T&D engineer), or equivalent product engineering depth in electrical and T&D distribution products. Public utility procurement exposure is preferred. Ability to travel up to 25%. Compensation & Benefits Compensation Details: $114,860 – $143,575 annually. This range represents what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, we also offer a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results. In addition, we offer a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Equal Employment Opportunity: Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wesco