Strategic Account Specialist/Sales Support - Utility

Job DescriptionAs a Specialist - Strategic Accounts, you will support strategic customer relationships that are part of significant, long-term contractual agreements by providing services to our customers including sales support, material sourcing, supply chain management and expediting. You will work with supplier partners to maintain service levels and best sourcing practices. You will identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and support customer goals while prioritizing relationships to provide solutions with a consultative service approach / framework. Responsibilities : Act as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers and our operations team to manage order entry and fulfillment Expedite material to meet contractual obligations and customer requirements Maintain reporting for internal and customer requirements Source alternate products as needed to maintain delivery schedules or stock requirements Coordinate customer requests with operations team to ensure delivery and packaging requirements are met Communicate promise date, material, delivery changes, manufacturer defects, etc. changes with customerQualifications : Bachelors Degree is preferred Experience in Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word Self motivated, time management and organizational skills Demonstrated effectiveness in both written and verbal communication Prior experience with sourcing and RFQs Industry product knowledge Ability to travel 0-10%Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.#LI-AV1About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and / or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success. Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today! Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE : WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.