Commercial Projects Manager

About Capital Electric

Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors, supplying electricity to offices, homes, factories, and other buildings. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Capital Electric has a Commercial Projects Manager position available at our Charleston, SC location. The person in this role is responsible for managing and supporting the Commercial Projects team, developing the team’s skills necessary for success, and maintaining a sound relationship with customers and vendors to ensure integrity and profitability at Capital Electric.

• Supervise sales team to ensure good customer service and long‑term customer development.
• Work with sales team to ensure quotations are handled in a timely fashion.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop the sales team.
• Travel to and manage remote employees.
• Plan, budget, and monitor all areas of Commercial Project sales.
• Develop and maintain vendor/customer relationships, regular joint sales calls.
• Promote courtesy, politeness, and a positive attitude with customers and employees.
• Multi‑task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day.
• Manage vendor/customer conflict.
• Other duties as required.

• 5+ years electrical distribution industry experience with leading multimillion‑dollar sales.
• 3–5 years Commercial Projects experience – electrical distribution industry preferred.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience.
• Proven leadership and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Above average proficiency in M/S – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Good and dependable mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic.

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• 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)

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands. 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

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