Manager - Technical Sales

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3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Hardware
The Role
Leads technical sales strategy and manages project and sales specialists selling electrical products, services, and systems. Develops sales goals, forecasts, prospect pipelines, technical presentations, and customer relationships. Partners with sales, marketing, and technical teams to educate staff, understand market intelligence, and inform product roadmaps. Requires engineering or business education, substantial sales and electrical industry experience, staff management, strong communication, and 25%–50% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

As a Manager – Technical Sales, you will provide strategic direction and progressive leadership in the assigned technical product category to sales vertical leadership. You will manage a team of project and/or sales specialists that sell technical services, products, and systems. 

 Responsibilities:

  • Create, manage, and promote execution of technical product sales, including execution of objectives and sales goals.
  • Manage a team that specifies products to meet customer requirements and needs.
  • Ensure that the team delivers compelling technical presentations that drive sales.
  • Partner with sales vertical leadership to develop comprehensive sales plans and forecasts to identify and produce a steady pipeline of prospects.
  • Utilize technical acumen to educate the team on products, competitors, and prospects.
  • Nurture relationships with key customers and suppliers.
  • Partner with internal technical and marketing teams to utilize customer insights and market intelligence to contribute to the product roadmap.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree –Engineering or Business
  • Sales experience in related industry (5-7 years)
  • Strong computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Electrical industry experience as a manufacturer or distributor (3-5 years)
  • Management of staff and programs (3 years) 
  • Ability travel 25% - 50%

About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.  ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. 

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
  • 5–7 years of sales experience in a related industry
  • Strong computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • 3–5 years of electrical industry experience as a manufacturer or distributor
  • 3 years of staff and program management experience
  • Ability to travel 25%–50%

WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.

  • Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.

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The Company
Pittsburgh, PA
10,264 Employees

What We Do

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.

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