Account Manager

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Mississauga, ON, CAN
In-Office
Entry level
Retail • Industrial • Automation • Renewable Energy
The Role
Manages current and prospective client accounts by identifying product needs, processing orders, making outbound calls, preparing quotations, and following up on bids. Maintains customer relationships, supports repeat business, provides basic product assistance, and liaises with suppliers on project and non-stocking opportunities. Requires strong organization, communication, multitasking, product-learning, and client relationship skills, along with Canadian electrical industry sales experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Account Manager

Status:

Regular, Full time

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario

Job Description

Reports to: Sales Manager

We are looking for an Account Manager who enjoys a fast paced environment with a desire to improve themselves and advance within the company.  The incumbent will be a team player who demonstrates initiative and a positive professional attitude and manner.
TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contacts current and prospective clients to identify their need for existing and/or new products

  • Responds to and processes incoming calls and orders

  • Opens new accounts and maintains existing customer base

  • Makes proactive outbound calls.

  • Maintains knowledge base on current products and learns about new products

  • Provides pricing quotations and follows-up on quotes

  • Provides basic technical support on products

  • Builds strong relationships for repeat opportunities

  • Ability to liaise with suppliers on project and non-stocking product opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Post-Secondary education

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

  • Previous Sales/Inside Sales experience in the Canadian Electrical Industry is required

  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to develop long-term client relationship

  • A highly professional approach to business

  • Exceptional organization skills, ability to multitask and a keen eye for detail

  • Technically proficient to quickly learn and understand products

  • Ability to develop quotations & project bid packaging / pricing / presentations

  • Knowledge of electrical industry would be an asset

  • Willingness to work overtime as needed and a sense of team spirit

What’s in it for you

We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making and offers great career opportunities.  


What sets us apart is our: 

  • Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.   

  • A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference. 


Among our benefits: 

  • Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs. 

  • Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

  • Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA. 

  • Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children. 

  • Charging terminals available at our facilities. 

  • Years of Service Recognition Program.  


Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our applicants and employees. If you require accommodation or special assistance at any stage of the application process and employment, please contact us at [email protected] with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential. Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Skills Required

  • Post-secondary education
  • Previous sales or inside sales experience in the Canadian electrical industry
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to develop long-term client relationships
  • Highly professional approach to business
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Technical proficiency and ability to quickly learn products
  • Ability to develop quotations, project bid packages, pricing, and presentations
  • Knowledge of the electrical industry
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Team-oriented attitude
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The Company
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Founded in 1906, Guillevin is a leading Canadian distributor of electrical, lighting, datacom, automation, and renewable energy products. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada through a network of over 120 locally managed branches, providing technical solutions, expertise, and a wide range of professional electrical and industrial equipment.

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