Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors, with 24 key Ontario locations and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.

Culture

Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do. 

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done. 

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.  

What you will be doing

This position is part of the Automation Group and will be responsible for specific accounts. The job focuses on the Sales and Support of Automation Products.  

Identify and target sales opportunities within assigned accounts 

Work with Systems Integrators, Manufacturers, Gerrie Product Managers and Gerrie Industrial and Contractor Account Managers to improve Gerrie’s market share of Automation Products 

Develop and execute an annual sales/business plan for assigned accounts  

Develop customer profiles for top accounts 

Work with customers to address their automation needs and to allow for future flexibility  

Build relationships with both valued customers and suppliers  

Provide detailed and accurate quotations to satisfy customer requirements  

Deliver product demonstrations and customer training 

Provide outside technical support for Industrial and Contractor Account Managers   

Provide sales and to a degree technical support for ABB Low Voltage products  including Jokab Safety, ABB VFD and Motor solutions, ABB HMI and PLC products as well as industrial automation products and solutions by other vendors where applicable 

Consult with customers and identify new product and service opportunities 

Work with Product Managers to identify target accounts for product promotional programs and set product budgets  

What you bring to the table

Graduate of a 2 year technician or 3 year electrical/electronic technology program or a program which emphasizes automation and control systems 

Candidates will also be considered if they have 5 or more years of experience in the electrical distribution business accompanied by extensive technical training  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required  

Must have a demonstrated proven sales track record 

Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better. 

We believe in taking care of our people

Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available) 

Employee Assistance Program 

Global travel coverage 

Pension plan with contribution matching 

Training, development and career growth opportunities  

Tuition re-imbursement program 

Promote from within culture 

A diverse and inclusive workplace 

Caring and nurturing environment 

Words that our employees use to describe us

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!

*Flexible interview options are available!