Outside Sales - Electrical

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers for the purpose of selling Company products.
• Customarily and regularly interact with prospects and customers in person at the customer's site of business or other off-site locations.
• Meet or exceed assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products in assigned territory in compliance with the Company's pricing policies.
• Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively, and report potential claims.
• Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions.
• Carry out sales and merchandise programs as directed, and recommend new items for stock.
• Maintain current customer records, files, and reports of business transactions; assist in collection of past due accounts.
• Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate products after sale when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience required; 6+ years preferred.
• 4 year degree preferred.
• Knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals.
• Ability to sell and be persuasive.
• Extensive travel required, including some overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is 53,052.00 USD Annual, depending on experience + commission.
• This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program to support eligible drivers.

Skills

• Knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals.
• Ability to sell and be persuasive.

Benefits

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Savings on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Career Development Programs.

Pay

The expected starting rate of pay for this position is 53,052.00 USD Annual, depending on experience + commission.

Schedule

This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program to support eligible drivers.