Gear Specialist

Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide technical expertise to sales and support team.
Serve as technical lead to other inside sales professionals.
May manage a limited number of customer accounts.
Thoroughly understand all product capabilities, features and benefits as well as Summit s market conditions, product warranties and services.
Assist customers over the phone or via internet with orders, quotations and product questions.
Proactively follow up on customer orders, challenges and needs.
Resolve customer concerns and issues as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualify opportunities, based on market conditions and technical scope
Accurately enter orders and type quotations.
Maintain project files.
Expedite order process.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years experience quotation complex switchgear packages for an electrical distributor, switchgear manufacturer, or panel shop.
High level of mechanical aptitude and technical understanding.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Adobe Acrobat, Bid Manager and similar programs.
Strong customer service orientation both external and internal.
Must be extremely well organized with a strong attention to detail approach to work.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Time management ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Flexibility ability to effectively adapt to change.
Must be self-directed and able to complete complex tasks with little supervision or guidance.
Proven do whatever it takes attitude
Unwavering commitment to Summit s values and mission.
High school diploma or GED.

Beneficial Skills:

College degree strongly preferred.
Previous experience in the electrical industry.
Previous successful experience in SAP is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Bid Manager, AutoCAD.
Basic Understanding of One-Line and Ladder diagrams.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224. Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.