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Function:

The candidate will manage Switchgear projects. Primarily responsible for working with the switchgear quotations team to accept awarded switchgear orders for processing. Will be responsible for submittal process, order entry, change order processing, and order tracking after release. May be assigned to one or more profit centers, providing sales support and customer service for specific customers. Salary range will depend on experience and will range from $65,000 to $95,000 or more. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Exhibit a positive, friendly and helpful attitude with customers/vendors and to be sensitive to their needs.
• Communicate with customers, vendors and internally, both verbal & through email to troubleshoot any questions.
• Facilitate meetings between appropriate reps and customers.
• Manage internal sales tools, & reports.
• Processing and managing customer purchasing orders
• Keep track of all project deadlines and deliverable work product timeline.
• Provide expedite pricing/ submittal packages on large- or small-scale projects.
• Work with customers to make sure that they achieve the project schedule based on lighting/gear lead times.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies:

• Consider all aspects of selling including vendor relationships, profit and loss concepts, long and short term goals of the company.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast pace team environment and have the desire to understand all aspects of a project from start to finish.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks 
• Product and application knowledge essential.
• Work independently & the ability to adapt to flexible schedules if needed.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, decision making, initiative, and problem solving.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with minimum 2 years related experience
• Effective written and verbal communication with customers and coworkers.
• Knowledge of Solar ERP & Job Management a plus
• Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 25 lbs. and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 25 lbs.
• Able to prioritize work in multi-tasking environment
• Able to complete tasks, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and follow up on commitments
• Experience reading and comprehending construction documents.
• Strong sales and customer service aptitude
• Able to operate effectively in a team environment, and work with sales representatives/specialists to meet customer needs
• Ability to maintain a professional work environment at all times.
• PC proficiency for data entry and utilization of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel.

About Walters:

Walters Wholesale Electric Company was founded in 1953 by Lester H. Walter.

The Walters mission is to treat customers and employees fairly and honorably and to develop a lasting and satisfying relationship with each and every one.

Since 1953, Walters Wholesale Electric Company has served the construction industry throughout Southern California. Today, the freeway-close, network of Walters branches provide quick and convenient access to a full complement of supplies for contractors and construction companies. 

Walters Wholesale provides competitive benefits such as:

• Health insurance (medical & dental only)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Time (vacation and sick leave)
• Product discounts 

If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, contact the Walters Recruiting Team to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.