Outside Sales Representative - Electrical

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Holidays & PTO

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop new prospects and maintain contact with existing customers.

You will visit customers at their sites and other off-site locations to promote products and services in a specialized market. In this role you will be responsible for meeting or exceeding the annual gross margin budget, handling customer complaints, and reporting market conditions to management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industry-specific experience required; 4+ 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 the annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products in the assigned territory in compliance with pricing policies.
• 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; recommend new items for stock.
• Maintain current customer records, files, and reports of business transactions; assist in collections of past due accounts.
• Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate products after sale when necessary.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Persuasive selling

Sales

Marketing knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you ready? As an Outside Sales Representative, you will be selling our products and services in a specialized market. You will develop new prospects and maintain contact with established customers, regularly visiting them at their site of business or other off‑site locations.

In this role you will:

• 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

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 3 years industry-specific experience required; 4+ 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

Compensation Details:

The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $60,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive 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:

• 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

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.