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Your career grows here. Pepco is a brand of the Springfield Electric operating company owned by Sonepar and is a leader in electrical distribution. We continue to grow our brands throughout the Midwest, including locations in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own mistakes. Pepco is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to focus on industrial OEM/MRO and end user type customers. Territory will include the Toledo, Southern Michigan, Sandusky, and Elyria markets. Candidates' area of expertise should include a broad background with industrial control products, motors, drives and automation solutions. Candidates primary function will be end-to-end selling of appropriate products and solutions with a heavy focus on organic growth within existing accounts and development of new business. Compensation: This position is eligible for a commission plan. How you will contribute: Obtains opportunities for orders by setting up appointments and personally visiting current and potential customers, verifying bills of material, and communicating expected delivery requirements and customer value-added needs Reports industry trends, competitive pricing and customer feedback to management Increases orders by suggesting related items, explaining product features and understanding a customer's buying history Negotiates, prepares and executes all verbal and written quotations, projects and blankets to secure orders in conjunction with support staff Researches and provides solutions that are unique and best fit a customer's need Continually identifies, develops and maintains new and current customer & vendor relationships Develops a Business Acumen-Industry Performs other duties as required Must be comfortable with presenting product information to technical professionals. What you bring: Bachelor's Degree 2-5 years' experience in outside sales with experience in the industrial field. Industrial market/product knowledge Familiar with Microsoft Office and able to perform basic computer and technological skills Possesses leadership qualities to drive accountability and operate with integrity Time management and organizational skills to maximize efficiency Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form in English Attention to detail Can be adaptable to any situation that may arise Ability to work in a team environment Possesses strong work ethic Goal driven Maintains positive attitude Preferred Qualifications: Experience selling within Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customer segment and also Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) desired. A diversified background in the commodities to support these solutions. What we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance. Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement and employee development. Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement Employee Discount on products Who we are: We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Pepco is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 450 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible. Equal Employment Opportunit