Project Sales Specialist - Switchgear

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 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.

Project Sales - Switchgear

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

Base Salary: $63,000 - $85,000

Variable Compensation: Approximate Annualized Commissions - $40,000

*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 as well as the geographic location of the role.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a dedicated Project Sales professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to prepare on-time, competitive, and accurate quotes for customers, while maintaining relationships with key vendors and partners. You will play a key role in supporting bid proposal strategy, value-added service offering, and quotation follow up.

You will…

• Assemble lighting and/or power distribution systems for both plan and spec and design build projects.
• Compile and analyze information from vendors, determining appropriate pricing, and using discretion to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct critical conversations and negotiations effectively.
• Utilize MS Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Proven experience in negotiation skills with strong math aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communication skills: ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with vendors, customers and associates (virtually/in-person)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

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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.

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