Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.
About City Electric Supply
CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches worldwide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.
Summary
The Gear Specialist serves as an essential resource for our customers. The position is responsible for providing estimates and blueprint takeoffs utilizing our internal quotation software for bid jobs. The successful candidate will be technically minded with the willingness to learn and expand their knowledge of Gear and Power Distribution. Siemens gear knowledge is highly preferred. Experience with similar manufacturers such as Eaton, Square D, ABB, or GE is also welcome. Training is provided on our proprietary IMS quoting system.
Essential Job Functions
- Acting as the Subject Matter Expert with an emphasis on Switchgear and Power Distribution.
- Analyze customer one-line diagrams and schematics and research type of switchgear needed.
- Prepare cost estimates of material.
- Qualify BoM Requests and Take offs.
- Read and interpret electrical specifications, electrical drawings, equipment drawings and other pertinent project documentation.
- Collaborate with branches and customer service representatives.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Reviews, identifies and follows up on all aspects of the Switchgear projects.
- Works cross functionally within the CES Online division.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
- Partner with the community.
Education/Experience
- 2+ years of electrical switchgear or power systems application experience.
- Hands on experience with Siemens switchgear preferred, or comparable manufacturers such as Eaton, Square D, ABB, or GE is required.
- Experience reading and interpreting one line diagrams.
- Experience performing material take offs from electrical drawings.
- Prior project or inside sales experience, with a track record of managing customer relationships and closing quotes.
Competencies
- Proficient in reading and/or interpreting electrical specifications and electrical drawings.
- Understanding of the different types of equipment typically encountered, including switchgear, transformers, and motors.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) company match program.
- Telehealth.
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
- Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
- Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mental, physical, financial wellness.
- Auto and Home Insurance discount.
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
- Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Training Programs.
- Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
- Potential for Bonuses.
- In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This job operates in both a professional office environment and distribution center environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. In addition, this role will need to be proficient when it comes to the operation of all distribution center equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 75 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
Attention Applicants
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-855-571-2477.
City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of electrical switchgear or power systems application experience
- Experience with Siemens switchgear or comparable manufacturers such as Eaton, Square D, ABB, or GE
- Experience reading and interpreting one-line diagrams
- Experience performing material takeoffs from electrical drawings
- Prior project or inside sales experience with customer relationship management and closing quotes
- Proficiency interpreting electrical specifications and electrical drawings
- Understanding of switchgear, transformers, motors, and related electrical equipment
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Siemens switchgear experience specifically
City Electric Supply Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about City Electric Supply Company and has not been reviewed or approved by City Electric Supply Company.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Profit sharing and bonuses at the branch level can materially boost earnings in sales and management roles when business is strong. Advancement into branch leadership is associated with better compensation and more upside.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave are part of the package. These leave programs are presented alongside the core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and seven paid holidays are commonly included across roles. These time-off provisions provide a predictable baseline even as incentive outcomes vary by branch.
City Electric Supply Company Insights
What We Do
City Electric Supply is a family-owned company specializing in the wholesale distribution of electrical supplies and products. The company provides comprehensive service and support to professionals across the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, City Electric Supply focuses on delivering quality electrical components at wholesale prices throughout its extensive network across North America.
