Outside Sales Representative - Electric Utility

About the role

You will be selling our products and services in a specialized market. You will develop new prospects and maintain contact with established customers, regularly visiting them at their site of business or other off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• 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 3 years industry-specific experience required; 4+ 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

Skills

• Selling and being persuasive
• Handling customer complaints
• Keeping management informed of market conditions
• Maintaining customer records
• Participating in training sessions
• Demonstrating products after sale

Benefits

• Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position starts at $65,000.00 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive-eligible, based on meeting specific and relative business metrics.
• 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.
• The Value Of Graybar 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 Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Pay

The expected rate of pay for this position starts at $65,000.00 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes.