Solutions Specialist II

At, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential. Our Leaders are focused onbuilding customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results. What you will do: * Grow sales of Lighting Control Products, and Services in Inland and Montana territories * Collaborate with LCD manager, Service Center Managers, and construction/industrial outside sales personnel to identify lighting controls opportunities * Develop and implement business plans to support the objectives and initiatives of the Lighting Control Division * Maintain a working knowledge of current energy codes for lighting control * Call on and grow lighting control opportunities with targeted design build electrical contractors * Qualify opportunities and leads originating from outside sources * Perform lighting controls start-ups, training and troubleshooting using manufacturer software/apps * Identify ancillary product opportunities and engage NCE associates as required to build a comprehensive, overall solution (i.e., EV Charging, Solar, VFD's,Gear etc.) * Effectively create and professionally present controls proposals/quotes in accordance with current energy code requirements * Work with LCD vendor partners to promote state-of-the-art lighting control products and technology, grow sales, and achieve performance goals * Post and update projects and opportunities in CRM (Dynamics) * Actively promote NCE market-specific endeavors * Other duties as assigned What you will bring: * Three to five years of experience in the electrical industry; lighting and lighting control sales experience preferred/required * Ability to negotiate and close opportunities * Working knowledge of existing lighting and lighting control conditions * Strong communication and marketing skills * Motivated, self-starter, outgoing, team player with a positive attitude * Proof of a clean driving record with no major infractions in the past 3-5 years Physical Requirements and Work Environment: * Frequent use of smartphone and laptop/ tablet * Frequent travel/driving to territory service centers, project sites, and customer locations around Puget Sound * Combination of office and field environments Salary & Compensation: This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime. Pay is $74,700 to $95,300 annually, DOE Why work for North Coast? Own your expertise and your future. Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value boldthinkers whoare excited totake onchallenging tasks.We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business. North Coast Electric, a family-owned business since 1913, became part of the Sonepar USA family in 2019. We have locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Arizona. As a full line electrical distributor, we supply a wide range of electrical equipment to the electrical contractor, factory automation, industrial MRO, and commercial & institutional markets. 401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long term