Outside Sales Representative - Electrical

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Disability Benefits

Profit Sharing

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to build new prospects and maintain client relationships at customer sites or off-site locations. You will drive sales and manage accounts in your territory.

The role requires 5+ years of sales experience (6+ preferred), a 4-year degree, and strong negotiation skills. Expect extensive travel, including overnight stays, and a compensation package with base salary and bonus eligibility.

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.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed gross margin budget by promoting and selling products in territory.
• Handle customer complaints promptly and report potential claims.
• Inform management of local competition and market conditions.
• Carry out sales and merchandise programs and recommend new items for stock.
• Maintain customer records and assist in collecting past due accounts.
• Participate in training, trade shows, and sales meetings.
• Demonstrate products after sale when necessary.

Skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Persuasion

Travel readiness

Sales knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

Are you ready? As an Outside Sales Representative, you will develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers for the purpose of selling Company products, and customarily and regularly interact with prospects and customers in person at the customer's site of business or other off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding 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

Qualifications / What you bring to the table

• 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

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.

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.

The Value of Graybar: 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.

Why 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

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.