Outside Sales Representative

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 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 1 year experience required; 2+ 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Sales skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Product knowledge.
• Communication skills.
• Travel skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, retirement savings plans, paid vacation/sick days, wellness days, community time off, and recognition programs.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Pay

The expected rate of pay for this position starts at $45,000.00 annually. This position is also commission-eligible, based on meeting specific and relative business metrics.

Schedule

Predictable work schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

Company Information

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with 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.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled