Outside Sales Representative – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Electrical Engineering & Equipment Company, 3E, is an independent electrical distributor, steel fabricator, generator sales, service and rental center and an electrical apparatus repair shop. This diversification has led 3E to become one of the leading electrical distributors in the Midwest.

Headquartered in Des Moines, 3E now has five electrical distribution centers throughout Iowa and a manufacturing/electrical apparatus repair division. We are excited to be expanding to the Sioux City area with our fifth electrical distribution center.  We currently have more than 250 employees whose training and dedication have helped bring 3E to the forefront in the industry.

3E’s primary customers include electrical contractors, industrial plants, commercial organizations and utility companies. Our inventory is stocked with the products of leading manufacturers in the electrical industry including Square D, Siemens, Lithonia Lighting, Ferraz Shawmut, Cooper Lighting, Pass & Seymour/Legrand and many more.

3E's Electrical Distribution division has become a leader in the electrical industry by serving electrical contractors, commercial and industrial companies and government agencies throughout Iowa and western Illinois. 3E's specialized departments are staffed with experienced personnel trained to assist our customers.

We are expanding to Cedar Rapids and have an immediate opening for Outside Sales Representatives. Summary
Professionally and ethically represent 3E while selling electrical equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Work independently under the guidance of sales management.
  
• Travels through assigned territory to call on existing and prospective customers to solicit orders.

• Analyzes customer’s electrical needs and recommends equipment required.

• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog and emphasizes salable features.

• Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.

• Enter customer orders on the system.

• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.

• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with purchasing, engineering, maintenance and management.

• Investigates and resolves customer problems.

• Work with Manufacturers/Reps to help position 3E as a preferred distributor.

• Effectively use productivity enhancement tools such as cell phones, email, etc.

Education and/or Experience

• Extensive experience in electrical distribution business.  College degree or equivalent work experience a plus.  NAED EPEC a plus.  Previous outside sales experience a plus also.

• Must possess excellent communication skills.

• A valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required.

If interested in this opening, please e-mail your resume to Liz Allsup at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Friday, 18 April 2008 )