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

• None specified

Skills

• None specified

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
• Paid Wellness Day
• Community Time Off
• Predictable Work Schedules
• Employee Recognition Program
• Career Development Programs

Pay

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. This program allows you to choose and drive your own vehicle, rather than a company-assigned car, and your reimbursements can help you build equity in your vehicle over time. Please note that certain vehicle requirements, such as age and original MSRP, may impact your eligibility for tax-free reimbursement. More information about Graybar's FAVR reimbursement program will be shared upon hire.

Schedule

Not specified

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:

• 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
• Community Time Off
• Predictable Work Schedules
• Employee Recognition Program
• Career Development Programs

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

Why Join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. 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 want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. 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.