Outside Sales Representative - Electrical
Graybar · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 wk ago
On-siteSales$100k/yrFull-time
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position is starting at $100,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible - based on specific and relevant business metrics.
Benefits
- 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
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience required; 6+ years 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
Skills
- 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
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 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