Manager Project Sales - Lighting and Switchgear

Company: Sonepar
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.Manager of Project SalesLocation: Minneapolis, MNJob type: Full timeSchedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-FridaySalary: $102,000 - $143,000*Compensation for this position includes annual salary, 20% short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.What You'll DoManage the productivity of the Switchgear and Lighting project sales team for the Twin Cities market. Oversee the timely and accurate preparations and dissemination of project quotes. Support sales with technical and design assistance.You will---

• Lead the Project Team - Associate interviewing, hiring, training & development as well as delegating responsibilities across the team, workload monitoring, and performance management.
• Develop and implement new customer valued services. Responsible for improving processes that will maximize productivity and market growth.
• Assist with maintaining the appropriate products pricing structure and training of our sales force to maximize profit with pricing. Evaluate profit structure on projects.
• Support sales with technical assistance as requested by their customers; promote and coordinate sales efforts with other departments.
• Responsible for creating the annual budget and meeting those budget results. Managing and determining department goals at three-year planning level.
• Establish marketing programs to increase the image of Viking to our customers.What You BringRequirements:
  • Prior sales experience in electrical wholesale
  • Prior management experience preferred
  • Experience with key customers and large project business preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the futureWhat We Offer YouWe offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
    • Healthcare plans
    • Dental & vision
    • Paid time off
    • Paid parental leave
    • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
    • Professional and personal development programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Opportunity to become a shareholder
    • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
    • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
    • Robust wellness program
    • Gym reimbursement
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.Learn More About UsGet to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." Check out the Viking Electric company page on and follow us for updates. Check out our to see Viking Electric associates in action. Learn more at . Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: .Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination ProvisionSonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.
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