Account Manager

Account ManagerThere's a place for you at North Coast. A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we 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. North Coast 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.What you will do:Development/implementation of a business plan for each assigned account that results in increasing our level of account penetration, customer service, margin, and salesPromote NCE's and key vendor's products through proactive product marketing, training opportunities, and joint sales callsPromote NCE services and divisions to customer baseChampion our ABB and other control offeringsWork closely with the industrial sales manager to actively identify, solicit, bid, and write opportunitiesResponsible for all aspects of retaining and enhancing existing relationships with strategic customers, key players, and repsCommunicate, mentor, and work closely with the inside support staff to optimize customer service and maximize account penetration and salesDevelop new accounts and support existing accounts in Puget Sound Market. Manage and grow market share of existing, assigned, and new accounts. Manage customer pricing and vendor contracts. Generate Quotations, and provide tracking and market intelligence for project-related business. Actively promote NCE market-specific endeavors. Utilize NCE resources and Specialists (solar, SSG, energy specialists, etc.)Other duties as assigned.What you will bring:2- 3 years of outside sales or business development experienceGood computer skills and preferred experience with Microsoft OfficeStrong organizational and planning skillsProof of clean driving record with no major infractions within previous 3-5 years.Self-motivated, outgoing, positive attitude, good communicator, team player, professional in appearanceAble to turn obstacles into opportunities. Solid time management skills.Willing to travel and work flexible hours as needed.Physical requirements and work environment:Office and field environment.Driving to customer offices and jobsitesFrequent computer and phone use.Occasional heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs.Driving to customer offices and jobsitesAdditional requirements:Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.Salary & compensation:This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime. Pay is $36,000 annually + Commission Plan.What we offer you:Healthcare plansDental & visionPaid time offPaid parental leave401(k) retirement savings with company matchTuition ReimbursementEmployee referral bonusEmployer-paid short- and long-term disabilityEmployer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependentsRobust wellness programGym reimbursementEmployee 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.