End-User/MRO Business Development Manager

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply 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. Crawford Electric Supply 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 southeast region of the United States, 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.  Crawford Electric Supply 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. 

It’s time to energize your future! Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook .

End-User/MRO Business Development Manager

Houston, TX

Responsibilities

1. Prospecting new business and seeking out innovative solutions for key end-user/maintenance repair operations targets.
2. Creating and executing a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds set sales goals.
3. Optimizing call routes to maximize time in the field and overall efficiency.
4. Meeting regularly with customers in sales territory to understand their needs.
5. Educating customers on Crawford’s value-added offerings.
6. Identifying and pursuing new customer acquisition opportunities in assigned territory.
7. Conducing cold calls to acquire new customers in assigned sales territory.
8. Building long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with new customers.
9. Championing Crawford’s brand in the local community and assigned area.
10. Being regularly available and responsive to customer’s real-time needs.
11. Identifying and executing local marketing activities to enhance presence and grow sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.

• Preferred candidate will have 5+ years of industry related experience.

• Proven track record of consistent achievement of sales goals.

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.

• Passionate individual with a desire to succeed.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong time management and organizational skills.
• This position is responsible for high-level selling, to include selling applications and solutions in the industrial and/or automation and control market.
• There is an emphasis on key and target account development, along with providing consultative solutions for Industrial MRO and OEM markets.
• This individual must be able to build relationships across an entire organizational spectrum and understand the business needs and goals at each level.

Environment

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• 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.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! 

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.

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