Industrial Outside Sales

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 . Industrial Outside Sales Location: Irving, TX Job type: Full time What You’ll Do Prospecting new business and seek out innovative solutions for key industry segments Creating and executing a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds set sales goals. Optimizing call routes to maximize time in the field and overall efficiency. Meeting regularly with customers in sales territory to understand their needs. Educating customers on Crawford’s value-add offerings. Identifying and pursuing new customer acquisition opportunities in assigned territory. Conducting cold calls to acquire new customers in assigned sales territory. Building long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with new customers Championing Crawford's brand in the local community and assigned area. Being regularly available and responsive to customers' real-time needs. Identifying and executing local marketing activities to enhance presence and grow sales. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience. Preferred candidate will have 2+ 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. Learn More About Us Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” Learn more about Crawford: https://www.crawfordelectricsupply.com/about Crawford is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us 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: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Professional and personal development programs Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym rei