Outside Sales - Electric Vehicles (EV) at Turtle & Hughes Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

Why Turtle?

Are you looking to join a growing team of dedicated, driven, and passionate people who emphasize a work environment based on respect, collaboration, and diversity?

At Turtle, you will play a key role in our goal to listen, learn, and be helpful to every customer in need. With over 900 employees, spanning across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, we believe that our people are our most valuable assets. Through our culture of innovation, education, and accountability, you ensure to create a space where Everyone Matters. We believe that EVERYONE can do extraordinary things and our mission is to create a workplace that empowers our employees to be successful. It explains why our history spans 100 years and has led to our standing as one of the nation’s largest independent electrical industrial distributors. You believe that by making the right choices, you can find the right solutions. That’s how we built our past. That’s how we’ll build our future.

About the Role

The Outside Sales Representative - Electric Vehicles will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and driving sales of our EV charging products. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of the electric vehicle market, and a passion for sustainable technologies. This position will be focus on sales in the Northeast, preferred to live in the New York Metro area. Position is remote with travel required.

What You’ll Do:

• Prospecting and Lead Generation:
  
  
  • Identify and target potential customers, including commercial businesses, government entities, property developers, and other relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  • Generate leads through market research, networking, and industry events.
  
  
  
  


• Customer Relationship Management:
  
  
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers in the electric vehicle and sustainability sectors.
  
  
  • Understand customer needs and tailor solutions to meet their specific requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Product Knowledge:
  
  
  • Develop a deep understanding of our EV charging products and stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and competitor offerings.
  
  
  • Effectively communicate the benefits and features of our EV charging solutions to potential customers.
  
  
  
  


• Sales Presentations and Demonstrations:
  
  
  • Conduct compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations to showcase the advantages of our EV charging solutions.
  
  
  • Address customer inquiries, overcome objections, and provide detailed information to facilitate informed decision-making.
  
  
  
  


• Proposal Development:
  
  
  • Collaborate with the sales and technical teams to create customized proposals and quotes for potential customers.
  
  
  • Ensure proposals align with customer requirements and address their specific needs.
  
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  


• 3+ years of successful sales experience, with a demonstrated ability to sell complex solutions.


• Proven track record in EV Charger sales, with knowledge of the renewable energy or switchgear markets a plus.


• Knowledge of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the broader EV market.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.


• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales goals.

We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:

• 401(k) plan


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Paid Holidays plus a Birthday holiday


• Vacation and Sick Days

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our social medias! LinkedIn: @Turtle Instagram: @TurtleandHughes Facebook: @TurtleandHughes Twitter: @TurtleandHughes YouTube: @TurtleandHughes

Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.