Field Sales Pro: Travel, Growth & Ownership

Graybar; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Graybar is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers. You will sell company products and interact with prospects and customers in person at their sites or other off-site locations.

Key responsibilities include meeting gross margin budgets, handling customer issues, monitoring market conditions, and promoting products. Significant travel, including overnights, is required; a 4-year degree is preferred and experience in sales

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required; 2+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products in 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 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

Negotiation

Independent work

Persuasion

Marketing

Business admin

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Graybar is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers. You will sell company products and interact with prospects and customers in person at their sites or other off-site locations.

Key responsibilities include meeting gross margin budgets, handling customer issues, monitoring market conditions, and promoting products. Significant travel, including overnights, is required; a 4-year degree is preferred and experience in sales