Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. 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.

Viking Electric

Manager Project Sales
(Lighting & Switchgear Project Team)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This position is responsible for managing the productivity of the Switchgear and Lighting sales team for the Twin Cities market. This position manages both switchgear and lighting positions. Supervises the timely and accurate preparations and dissemination of project quotes. Supports sales with technical and design assistance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leadership of Project Team - Associate interviewing, hiring training & development as well as delgating responsibilities across the team, workload monitoring, and performance management.
• Develop and implement new customer valued services. Responsible for improving processes that will maximize productivity and market growth.
• Assist with maintaining the appropriate products pricing structure and training of our sales force to maximize profit with pricing. Evaluate profit structure on projects.
• Support sales with technical assistance as requested by their customers; promote and coordinate sales efforts with other departments.
• Responsible for creating the annual budget and meeting those budget results. Managing and determining department goals at three-year planning level.
• Establish marketing programs to increase the image of Viking to our customers.

Position Requirements:

• Prior sales experience in electrical wholesale
• Prior management experience preferred
• Experience with key customers and large project business preferred

What We Offer You

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

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• 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.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.

Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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