Account Representative - Industrial

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a sales-focused professional to drive revenue from key accounts and present product solutions to customers.

You will work toward attaining sales and profit budgets while collaborating with the finance team to resolve claims and optimize processes. Candidate should bring 1+ years of experience, a four-year degree, and strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; familiarity with RFIs and RFPs is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience required.
• 4 year degree preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with RFIs and RFPs

Responsibilities

• Implement strategy to increase sales and profits from key accounts.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Handle customer needs and requests, give presentations on new products, answer questions on products and Company services.
• Attain or exceed sales and profit budget.
• Assist Financial Department in resolving claims and other issues

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

RFIs/RFPs familiarity

Job description

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Implement strategy to increase sales and profits from key accounts
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity
• Handle customer needs and requests, give presentations on new products, answer questions on products and Company services
• Attain or exceed sales and profit budget
• Assist Financial Department in resolving claims and other issues

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• 1+ years related experience required
• 4 year degree preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP)

Compensation

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $50,000.00 - $68,500.00 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.

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.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• 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.

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

Company Culture

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. Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year. 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.

Why should you 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. That's what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

About Graybar

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.