Outside Sales Representative

Are You Ready?

You will develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers for the purpose of selling Company products. You will customarily and regularly interact with prospects and customers in person at the customer's site of business or other off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products to more complex accounts 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

What You Bring To The Table

• 5 years experience required; 6+ years experience 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

Compensation Details

• The expected base pay for this position is $68K – $84K with bonus/commission (Total compensation range $80K – $125K), depending on experience and account responsibility.
• Shift Hours and Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Value Of Graybar

• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee stock ownership plan
• 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
• 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

Why Should You Join Graybar?

• Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
• We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.