Elite Territory Sales Rep — High Earnings & Benefits

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in Milwaukee seeks an Outside Sales Representative to develop new prospects and maintain contact with established customers, selling company products at the customer's site or other locations.

You will meet or exceed margin budgets, handle complaints, and participate in training and events. The role requires strong sales skills, a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and extensive travel, including some overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in sales.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products in the assigned territory.
• Handle customer complaints promptly 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Persuasive selling

Travel readiness

Business knowledge

Learn our business

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in Milwaukee seeks an Outside Sales Representative to develop new prospects and maintain contact with established customers, selling company products at the customer's site or other locations.

You will meet or exceed margin budgets, handle complaints, and participate in training and events. The role requires strong sales skills, a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and extensive travel, including some overnight trips.