Director, Data Center Sales- Hyperscale & Cloud

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Volunteer time off

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Director – Strategic Accounts to grow sales and profits by leading the Strategic Account organization. You will develop customer strategies, coordinate with Sales Director and suppliers, and drive proposals and presentations while building key relationships.

The role requires strategic thinking, leadership of a staff, and travel. Base salary starts at $150,000 with a bonus eligibility, and Graybar offers comprehensive benefits and an employee

Qualifications

• 5 years progressively responsible sales and supervisory experience.
• 6+ years experience preferred.
• 4 year degree preferred.
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques.
• Experience with continuous improvement practices.
• Travel required; ability to budget effectively.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer strategy for assigned strategic accounts.
• Coordinate activities with Sales Director for assigned strategic accounts.
• Coordinate activity with key suppliers.
• Direct the development of proposals and presentations.
• Develop key relationships.
• Identify opportunities at key accounts and coordinate offering development.
• Manage Strategic Accounts staff.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Make a difference. As a Director – Strategic Accounts, you will increase sales and profits by managing the Company's Strategic Account organization.

In this role you will:

• Develop customer strategy for assigned strategic accounts
• Coordinate activities with Sales Director for assigned strategic accounts
• Coordinate activity with key suppliers
• Direct the development of proposals and presentations
• Develop key relationships
• Identify opportunities at key accounts, and coordinate the Company's development of offering to meet the need
• Manage Strategic Accounts staff

What you bring to the table:

• 5 years progressively responsible sales and marketing/supervisory experience required;
• 6+ years experience preferred
• 4 year degree preferred
• Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques and practices
• Experience with SAP and Excel
• Oral, written, and presentation skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise staff and achieve results through others
• Ability to think strategically and negotiate effectively
• Ability to budget effectively
• Extensive travel required

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, standard business hours Remote candidates will be considered for exceptional qualifications.

Compensation Details: The expected base salary for this position is starting at $150,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible - based on specific and relevant business metrics.

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.

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

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/Vet/Disabled

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.