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

• Business Administration
• Sales
• Marketing
• Negotiation

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Drug
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Profit Sharing Plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Paid Wellness Day
• Community Time Off
• Employee Recognition Program
• Career Development Programs

Pay

The expected rate of pay for this position starts at $45,000.00 annually. This position is also incentive-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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled