Project Specialist

Electric Supply Center/NorthEast Electrical is seeking a Full-time, Switchgear/EV Charging Project Specialist to join our sales team in Burlington, MA!

Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM

There’s a Place for You at NorthEast Electrical

A career at ESC/NorthEast Electrical 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. ESC/NorthEast Electrical 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 Northeast 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. Within ESC/NorthEast Electrical 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.

The Switchgear/EV Project specialist is responsible for evaluating projects, providing recommendations and help with estimates. They manage all aspect of the project from bid to buy to execution throughout the duration of the job. The position will have a specific emphasis on driving growth and managing opportunities in the EV charging business segment.

What a day in this role looks like:

• Provide switchgear and EV charging assistance to customers both internal and external.
• Help close switchgear and EV opportunities for all accounts.
• Mentor sales teams on switchgear requirements.
• Prepare switchgear job quotes and individual quotes.
• Identify project vendors/reps needed.
• Keep customers and sales team supplied with product literature for the EV product line.
• Assist with negotiating pricing with suppliers
• Review and input formal quotes accurately.
• Collaborate on pricing with Account Managers.
• Manage the department's quotation log and project completion.
• Develop Bill of Material using manufactures' software based on plans and specifications provided by the customer and for the development of new accounts for the department by working with departments' vendor partners

• Process information for customers and vendors in a timely manner.

• Recommend switchgear and EV products for construction projects.
• Analyze switchgear and EV quotations for success trends.

What we are looking for you to bring to us:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or business administration is preferred

Experience: 1+ year of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill' s as well as interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and proven time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switchgear products
• Familiar with EV Charging products and solution offerings
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans

• Dental & vision

• Paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• Professional and personal development programs
• Associate Discounts
• 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.

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