Now Hiring - Retail Sales Commodity Sales Specialist in Minneapolis, MN

Viking Electric

Commodity Sales Specialist

Wire & Conduit

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The objective of this position to drive profitable commodity growth for Viking Electric. The primary focus will be on large/complex wire and conduit opportunities in partnership with product managers and sales teams. Manage awarded orders by working closely with Operations and Commodity Product Manager to ensure customer needs are met and profitability is maintained.

Other job responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, prepare, and close commodity sales opportunities starting with the customer quote request (RFQ)
• Work with sales teams to book orders based on market feedback, customer needs and vendor support
• Manage commodity orders from purchase order through final order fulfillment
• Perform ongoing analysis of competitors products, services and pricing to uncover strategic opportunities that will enhance Viking Electric's ability to write commodity business while growing profitability of the product category
• Serve as commodity services and solutions expert. Promote and develop new services in the marketplace
• Work closely with key manufacturers and agent partners to position Viking Electric as their preferred supply chain partner

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Must possess strong planning, organizational, and execution skills.
• Must be able to set goals and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities to accomplish expectations.
• Must be able to work with multiple departments within the organization, the manufacturer community, and customers to drive initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in a sales organization
• Minimum 3 years experience in electrical distribution is preferred.

Viking Electric is a wholesale electrical distributor and solutions provider with locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Ill. The company was founded in 1964, in St. Paul, Minnesota to serve the needs of the electrical industry. Viking Electric serves residential and commercial electrical contractors, industrial, tool, and related markets. The company stocks more than 30,000 products from 400 manufacturers including electrical supplies, lighting, power tools, hand tools, wire and cable, automation, data com, switchgear, and more. Viking Electric is a Sonepar Company. [please apply online]

Viking Electric is an M/F/Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer