Technical Sales Specialist - ( Solar / Construction )

Job Description

The Technical Sales Specialist is a customer facing role involved in the commercial/technical decision-making process of the sales cycle with a focus on identifying/closing large projects and driving incremental specialized product growth at all levels. Provides pre and post-sales support and expertise in Solar product categories to assist the sales team in their sales efforts of technical products, systems and services. Possesses specialized Solar product knowledge. Will deliver presentations and product demonstrations to customers and sales representatives. Will also have a continuing role in customer support to address customer issues in the usage of the products.

Responsibilities

• Calls on client, management and representatives, to convince them of desirability of technical products or services offered.
• Provides technical services to clients relating to specified products.
• Makes sales contacts, research customer needs and provides product and application information; demonstrating technology solutions for customers.
• Gathers, analyzes and shares technical information and solutions to internal and external customers.
• First line of pre/post technical sales support for sales teams.
• Develops expertise in specified product groups.
• Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
• Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas.
• Understands market conditions and competitive forces.
• Promotes value-add assigned products in competitive situations.
• Participates in marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses.
• Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.
• Travel -15% - 20% - US Domestic
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business is preferred.
• Solar industry experience as manufacturer, distributor or installer (1-3 years) preferred.
• Sales experience in residential and/ or commercial solar industry (3-5 years) preferred.
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation Details: $64,000 - $96,000

The compensation amount is not guaranteed. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position, however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience and qualifications.

Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees. More information about benefits is available here . For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in an incentive plan.

About The Team

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