Field Sales Consultant Electrical Wholesale (m/f/d), 100%

Sonepar is one of the market leaders in the Swiss electrical wholesale trade. Under the motto "think local - act Sonepar" we are present nationwide throughout Switzerland with our 550 employees at 15 locations. We sell electrical products from national and international suppliers to customers from trade, commerce and industry. In addition, we offer comprehensive advice and project support in the areas of lighting and renewable energies.

Sonepar Suisse AG is a team-oriented company and we thrive on collaboration.

We grow in line with our sustainable strategy. Therefore, we are continuously looking for team-oriented employees who place customer satisfaction at the centre of their actions.

As a field sales consultant at Sonepar, you can expect a varied role in a dynamic market environment. You will benefit from a strong team, short decision-making paths and the opportunity to apply your professional and personal strengths. Together we create the foundation for successful cooperation and continuous development.

Field Sales Consultant Electrical Wholesale (m/f/d), 100%

Your contribution to our team

As a field sales consultant, you are close to your customers, understand their needs and maintain long-term business relationships. Active management of the sales area (city of St. Gallen, FL, Uzwil/Gossau region), the development of existing customer contacts and the acquisition of new customers are central parts of your role. In close cooperation with the internal sales team and the responsible specialist departments, you support project business and projects, prepare suitable offers and consistently pursue sales opportunities.

A good overview of customers, ongoing activities and business opportunities helps you to identify and utilise potential at an early stage. This also includes careful maintenance of customer data and recording relevant market information. In your advice, you present suitable products and digital solutions and demonstrate the concrete added value these offer your customers. You adhere to the applicable sales guidelines and agreed customer conditions.

In addition to personal customer care, administrative tasks are also part of your daily routine. You collaborate with branch managers in organising regional customer events. In case of payment difficulties, you coordinate with the responsible departments and contribute to finding a suitable solution.

What you bring

• Completed basic training in the electrical field
• Practical experience in sales and customer consulting desirable
• Enjoyment of personal customer contact
• Negotiation skills, a confident manner and a good sense for successful sales closures
• Entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to recognise and assess business management contexts
• Independent, goal-oriented working style and confident appearance towards different contacts
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment in actively maintaining and expanding customer relationships
• Proficient user knowledge of MS Office
• Business fluent German skills in spoken and written form, English skills advantageous

We offer

• Modern working environment with contemporary infrastructure
• 27.5 days holiday (possibility to purchase additional holiday)
• Flexible working time models and the possibility of home office work
• Full coverage of contributions to daily sickness allowance insurance
• Private insurance for occupational or non-occupational accidents
• An attractive pension fund (no coordination deduction)
• Individual training opportunities
• Share participation programme
• Good connection to public transport
• Free parking spaces available for employees

Your workplace

Edisonstrasse 5, 9015 St. Gallen

Have we piqued your interest?

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Further information

Luciano Pastore

Human Resources

Sonepar Suisse AG
Richtistrasse 9
8304 Wallisellen

www.sonepar.ch

We fill this position from within. No dossiers from recruitment agencies will be considered.