Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry. 

Culture

Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do. 

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done. 

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.  

What you'll be doing

This position is responsible for servicing customer requirements (contractor focus), questions and concerns in a prompt and efficient manner while acting as a liaison between customers and Gerrie Electric. The incumbent of this role will also actively promote and drive business through the calling of customers. You will also: 

Promptly address customer needs with regards to sourcing, pricing, and availability of material 

Growing and maintaining relationships with customers (we have a lot of repeat customers) 

Promote and increase business through proactive calls 

Receive, enter and generate customer orders in the system in an efficient manner  

Work in conjunction with and provide support to Account Managers  Provide accurate quotations, pricing and availability to customers as required  

Expedite and follow-up on orders and back orders  

Process customer credits (defectives products, etc.) in a timely manner 

Provide back up to Counter Sales staff, as required  

What you bring to the table

Post-secondary education from an Electrical related discipline  

3+ years’ experience in Sales (Electrical industry preferred)  

Must have a proven track record Must have the personality and drive to sell and succeed  

Strong communication and relationship building skills 

Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines  

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite  

Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better. 

We believe in taking care of our people

Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)

Employee Assistance Program 

Global travel coverage 

Pension plan with contribution matching 

Training, development and career growth opportunities  

Tuition re-imbursement program 

Promote from within culture 

A diverse and inclusive workplace 

Caring and nurturing environment 

Words that our employees use to describe us

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!

*Flexible interview options are available!