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Drives Specialist - Inland Territory

Sonepar

Spokane, WAFull-time$89–114K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$89–114K/yr
Location
Spokane, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Drives Specialist supports local high-tech customers and internal teams with technical sales and support for automation control applications, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, and related services. The role works with engineers, technicians, and manufacturer sales engineers to specify products, support customers before and after sales, and meet sales objectives. North Coast provides training opportunities on its products, services, and applications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveElectrical Background, nice to haveMotor Control, nice to haveABB Product Application, nice to haveComputer Skills, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveVariable Frequency Drives, nice to haveMotor Control Centers, nice to haveAutomation Control Applications, nice to have

Qualifications

College Degree, Technical Diploma or Equivalent Experience, nice to haveAuthorized to Work in US Without Visa Sponsorship, requiredGood Driving Record, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Drives Specialist - Inland Territory

Req ID: 52536

Date: Nov 9, 2026

Location:

Spokane, WA, US, 99202-4743

Company: Sonepar

Brand: North Coast

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast 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. North Coast 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 Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we 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. North Coast 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.

What You Will Do:

This position involves working with engineers and technicians at local high-tech customers to get our products and related services specified for their use. This is an Outside Technical Sales/Support position in which you will be providing a total solution to internal and external customers regarding automation control application and applied services. We will provide extensive training opportunities on all products, services and applications.

  • This is a Sales Specialist position primarily focused on variable frequency drives, motor control centers and related services

  • Play an active role with your customers buying behavior, becoming intrinsic in all future manufacturing designs

  • Work closely with manufacture sales engineers to get products/services and North Coast/ABB specified

  • Develop and execute technical promotional activities to support market objectives

  • Execute goals to meet sales objectives

  • Work with customers on both pre-sales and post-sales support

  • Quotation preparation for products and services as needed for customer

What You Will Bring:

  • Strong written and verbal skills in a team environment

  • Strong electrical background and motor control experience

  • ABB product application experience

  • Strong computer skills

  • People oriented and a team player

  • Desire to develop a strong understanding of ABB product and service offerings

  • College degree, technical diploma/degree or equivalent related experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Professional office environment

  • Frequent computer and telephone use

  • Frequent driving and good drivers record

  • Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday, however, based on business needs, evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required

  • Requires punctual regular and reliable attendance

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

  • Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

Salary & Compensation:

  • This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.

  • Pay is $89,400 to $114,00 annually, DOE.

What We Offer You

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

  • Healthcare plans

  • Dental & vision

  • Paid time off

  • Paid parental leave

  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee referral bonus

  • 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.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/ncelectrichttps://www.linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric https://twitter.com/ncelechttps://www.youtube.com/northcoastelectric

Learn more athttps://www.northcoast.com/about

North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands:https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [email protected].

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,725 open Technical Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$89–114K/yr
  • Washington median$141–231K/yr62 salary ranges
  • US median$123–193K/yr1,273 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 48% below the Washington median midpoint ($195K) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Sales salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Technical Sales jobs in Washington and 1,725 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
Technical Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (1,299 postings).
Education
539 of the 1,725 open Technical Sales jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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