Solar Specialist - Electrical Parts Wholesale

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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.

Solar Specialist

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

Base Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

*The exact amount of base wage may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

Join Viking Electric and help power the future of renewable energy!
We're seeking a Solar Specialist to lead our growth in the solar market. This role is perfect for someone passionate about renewable energy and skilled in sales strategy, product expertise, and relationship building.

• Identify and secure solar opportunities, including modules, BOS, and peripheral equipment.
• Serve as the go-to product expert for solar equipment.
• Collaborate with materials and operations teams on inventory strategies.
• Build strong partnerships with manufacturers and reps to become their preferred channel partner.
• Represent Viking Electric at Sonepar Solar/Renewable Energy events and align with broader initiatives.
• Develop training materials to help our sales team identify solar opportunities.
• Perform all duties professionally and ethically in line with company policies.

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1-2 years in sales and/or analysis.
  • Previous experience in solar or renewable energy.
  
  
  
  
• Education:
  
  
  
  • High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Strong sales aptitude and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel).
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to analyze data and maintain attention to detail.
  
  
  
  
• Other Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  
  
  
  

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
• Collaborative, innovative work environment.

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What We Offer You

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

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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