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The Republic Companies has the following position available:

Outside Electrical Industrial Sales

The Republic Companies is a 92-year-old family owned distribution business headquartered near the banks of the Mississippi in Davenport, Iowa.  We have a second location in Dubuque’s growing west end.  We supply material and solutions to electrical contractors, mechanical contractors, industrial and OEM customers. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations by providing unparalleled solutions in a fast, friendly and midwestern styled customer-focused environment.  From this philosophy, we have grown to become one of the Midwest’s leading independent distributorships.  

The Republic Companies is currently seeking an Outside Electrical Industrial Salesperson to work in our electrical division in our Davenport office. Qualified candidates for this key position should possess the following:

    *Exceptional Customer Service Skills

    *High Energy/Self Motivation

    *Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    *Great Follow-Up

    *Good Problem Solving

    *Strong Work Ethic

    *Team Oriented/Positive Attitude

    *Previous Industrial Sales Experience preferred  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  1. Develop new and current customer accounts by marketing the company’s product lines and value-added services.

  2. Calling on plant engineers, purchasing departments, maintenance personnel, etc.

  3. Sell energy efficiency solutions.

  4. Provide new and current customers with product information including pricing, delivery, inventory stocking, and/or backorder availability, functionally equivalent cross matches and value added product information.

  5. Provide ongoing feedback to purchasing department on inventory needs and current sales trends.

  6. Establish professional business relationships with customers and vendors.

  7. Offer appropriate training to customers.

  8. Focus on solution based selling.

The Republic Companies offers a fun family atmosphere, competitive salaries, training, opportunity for growth, a performance incentive bonus plan, comprehensive benefits including a 401K with a 20% company match after 12 months of service, life insurance, shared medical insurance, voluntary dental insurance, and paid time off.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic, growth-oriented company and would like to work in a caring/empowered environment, please forward a resume and references to:

larkinj@republicco.com or FAX 563-326-0550.

Cover letters and resumes are always accepted by mailing them to:

The Republic Companies
ATTN: Jill Larkin
737 Charlotte Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803

or emailing them to: larkinj@republicco.com