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Account Manager

@ Sonepar

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Barrie, Ontario

1+ years experience
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Overview

Robertson Electric, a Sonepar Group company, is hiring an Account Manager to serve assigned electrical accounts and prospect for new business. The role involves regular customer calls, technical advice, product promotion and coordination with sales and credit staff. The posting requires 1-3 years in the electrical industry and 1-2 years of sales experience, with a competitive salary and full benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Visit assigned accounts on a regular schedule
  • Provide technical support and product advice to customers
  • Promote Robertson Electric and its suppliers' products
  • Set monthly prospecting targets and develop new business
  • Coordinate orders with sales manager, inside sales and quotations

Requirements summary:

  • 1-3 years of experience in the electrical industry
  • 1-2 years of sales experience
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Superior written and verbal communication
  • Familiar with MS Office

Tools & skills

MS Office

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceTuition supportHealth spending accountEmployee discount
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSales
Experience1+ years
Scheduleevening
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount, Wellness

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Job description

About Us:

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

  • You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
  • You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
  • A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
  • We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
  • An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of Position

The Account Manager is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to their assigned accounts as well as prospecting and developing new business. They will identify opportunities at each account to maximize sales and profit potential. They will introduce new products and provide technical advice to customers to ensure the best solutions are found for their electrical requirements.

Major Responsibilities

  • Perform regular and scheduled calls on assigned accounts.
  • Provide assistance and technical support to customers as required.
  • Promote Robertson Electric by ensuring each account receives a Robertson Line Card as well as up-to-date information on the company and the manufacturers we represent.
  • Promote our Suppliers to our customers.
  • Attend scheduled sales meetings.
  • Attend manufacturers training when provided. This may be after business hours on some occasions
  • Represent Robertson Electric at industry organizations and functions
  • Ensure accurate and timely communications with Sales Manager, Inside Sales and Quotations staff to ensure orders are entered accurately and delivered when required
  • Set prospecting targets per month in your territory in conjunction with Management
  • Work closely with the credit department in the collection of accounts receivable
  • Keep abreast of new products and pricing trends in the market.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 1-3 years’ experience working in the electrical industry
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ sales experience
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willing to help others and learn new skills
  • Must be able to work independently or as part of a team as required
  • Familiar with MS Office and basic computer functionality

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

  • Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
  • Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media:

Website: https://robertson-electric.com/

X: Robertson Electric

Facebook: Robertson Electric

LinkedIn: Robertson Electric

Instagram: Robertson Electric

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

About Us:

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

  • You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
  • You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
  • A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
  • We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
  • An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of Position

The Account Manager is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to their assigned accounts as well as prospecting and developing new business. They will identify opportunities at each account to maximize sales and profit potential. They will introduce new products and provide technical advice to customers to ensure the best solutions are found for their electrical requirements.

Major Responsibilities

  • Perform regular and scheduled calls on assigned accounts.
  • Provide assistance and technical support to customers as required.
  • Promote Robertson Electric by ensuring each account receives a Robertson Line Card as well as up-to-date information on the company and the manufacturers we represent.
  • Promote our Suppliers to our customers.
  • Attend scheduled sales meetings.
  • Attend manufacturers training when provided. This may be after business hours on some occasions
  • Represent Robertson Electric at industry organizations and functions
  • Ensure accurate and timely communications with Sales Manager, Inside Sales and Quotations staff to ensure orders are entered accurately and delivered when required
  • Set prospecting targets per month in your territory in conjunction with Management
  • Work closely with the credit department in the collection of accounts receivable
  • Keep abreast of new products and pricing trends in the market.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 1-3 years’ experience working in the electrical industry
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ sales experience
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willing to help others and learn new skills
  • Must be able to work independently or as part of a team as required
  • Familiar with MS Office and basic computer functionality

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

  • Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
  • Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media:

Website: https://robertson-electric.com/

X: Robertson Electric

Facebook: Robertson Electric

LinkedIn: Robertson Electric

Instagram: Robertson Electric

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

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