North Coast Electric

Overview

Founded in 1913, this family-owned electrical distributor operates 43 locations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, and Arizona, making it one of the largest in the United States. In 2019, the organization joined the Sonepar USA family, expanding its resources and capabilities while serving a broad selection of customers throughout the region.

The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including circuit breakers, wiring devices, lighting fixtures, control systems, and specialized technical support. Its offerings also encompass lighting solutions, automation, energy management services, and support for electrical contractors, industrial maintenance teams, commercial markets, and builders.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 425-641-3400
• Website: northcoast.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/north-coast-electric

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Electrical product distribution
• Lighting solutions and automation
• Energy management services
• Technical support for contractors and commercial markets
• Vendor managed inventory
• Project management services
• Recycling and sustainability programs

Technologies Used

• AC500 PLC
• Atlassian Cloud
• Cisco AppDynamics
• Disqus
• Eclipse
• Gem
• Google Analytics
• Google Analytics Ecommerce Tracking
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• KISSmetrics
• Marketo
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Office365
• PowerBI Tiles
• Remote
• Rockwell Automation
• Rockwell Automation Services
• SAP Concur
• Salesforce CRM Analytics
• Scene7
• Siemens SIMATIC HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• Slack
• Snap
• Toolkit
• YouTube

Buyer Teams to Target

Sales & Account Management

• Regional Sales Manager
• Account Executive
• Inside Sales Representative
• National Accounts Manager
• Sales Operations Specialist
• Business Development Manager

Operations & Supply Chain

• Director of Operations
• Warehouse Manager
• Inventory Control Supervisor
• Distribution Center Manager
• Logistics Coordinator
• Procurement Specialist

Engineering & Technical Services

• Automation Engineer
• Technical Support Specialist
• Senior Controls Engineer
• Lighting Solutions Engineer
• Energy Management Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer

Marketing & Product Strategy

• Marketing Manager
• Product Line Manager
• Brand Strategist
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Events Coordinator
• Promotions Manager

What They Buy

• Electrical components and hardware
• Warehouse management solutions
• Lighting fixtures and automation systems
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Supply chain and logistics platforms
• Customer relationship management (CRM) tools
• Energy efficiency and management technologies

Signals to Watch

• 📦 Expansion into new locations or regions
• 🧑‍🔧 New partnerships with electrical contractors
• ⚡ Adoption of new energy management technologies
• 💻 Upgrades to warehouse or inventory systems
• 💡 Introduction of new lighting or automation services
• 👥 Hiring for sales or operations leadership roles