Posted 22 days ago
Contractor Account Manager - Quad City
@ Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD is hiring a Contractor Account Manager in Quad City to own key electrical wholesale accounts, build annual business plans, and grow sales. The role involves managing proposals, quotations, CRM updates and bid strategy, requiring 5+ years of electrical sales experience and a technical post-secondary background. Benefits include major medical and dental coverage, a pension plan with matching, and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned key accounts and act as primary contact
- Develop and execute annual sales and business plans in CRM
- Identify and pursue sales opportunities in assigned territory
- Manage proposals, quotes and bid strategy
- Follow up on quotes and submit call reports
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary technical education (electrical or mechanical)
- 5+ years of electrical sales experience
- Experience handling large projects
- Proven sales track record, electrical wholesale preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of industrial and OEM markets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical, Mechanical |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD
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Full company description
Gerrie is a Canadian, family owned company founded by Ken Gerrie in 1957. Built on the tradition of service, Gerrie has since become one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. Today, the Electrical Supply division is still the cornerstone of our business adding Lighting Solutions, Automation, Project Services, Supply Chain Services, Data Comm Solutions and our newest Process Group to address the growing demands and evolving requirements of the industry. Gerrie is is proud to be a Platinum Standard winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies! Gerrie is also certified by WBE Canada as a majority women-owned company (Women Business Enterprise).
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,969
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 367
- Reported office locations
- 4104 South Service Road, Burlington, ON L7L 4X5, CA
- Business categories
- Lighting
- Automotive
- Wholesale
- Electrical Distribution
- Other recorded names
- Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD
- Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd.
- Specialties
- Electrical Supply
- Industrial Automation
- Process
- Project Services
- Data Comm
- and Lighting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Gerrie is a Canadian, family owned company founded by Ken Gerrie in 1957. Built on the tradition of service, Gerrie has since become one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. Today, the Electrical Supply division is still the cornerstone of our business adding Lighting Solutions, Automation, Project Services, Supply Chain Services, Data Comm Solutions and our newest Process Group to address…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burlington, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | Electrical SupplyIndustrial AutomationProcessProject ServicesData Command Lighting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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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
Develop, maintain a business plan, be the primary contact and manage assigned key accounts. The Account Manager will also be responsible for soliciting new customers and growing account base to help meet sales budget. You will also:
Manage all assigned accounts and be the key contact for all activities
Identify and target sales opportunities within your assigned geographical area. Work primarily with Partners, Manufacturers, Gerrie staff to grow sales and improve market share of our solutions
Develop and execute an annual sales/business plan for your assigned accounts. This will be done via CRM and Account Plans
Responsible for managing/closing proposals to the customer and actively seeking feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
Assume a key position within the bid team in developing strategy, Provide prompt, clear and concise quotations
Follow up on opportunities/quotes/proposals to the customer and actively seek feedback that will lead to a successful outcome
Submit call reports and update CRM
Participate in and attend sales meetings, annual planning meetings etc.
What you bring to the table
Post-secondary education from a technical program (i.e.) Electrical, Mechanical discipline
5+ years' experience in Electrical Sales
Must have experience handling large projects
Must have a proven track record Must have a proven track record of Sales (Electrical Wholesale industry preferred)
Strategically minded with strong presentation, communication and relationship-building skills
Strong technical knowledge and solid understanding of the Industrial/OEM markets 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!
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