Sales Representative - Comm/Data

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Profit Sharing

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Graybar is seeking a Sales Representative in Charlotte to build and maintain relationships with a diverse set of customers while promoting Company products and services. You will learn about exciting technology, grow your sales career, and contribute to meeting annual sales and margin budgets.

You will develop and grow customer accounts, handle inquiries promptly, and maintain accurate records, with opportunities to participate in training, trade shows and meetings. Shift is Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience required.
• 4 year degree preferred.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow customer accounts
• Handle customer inquiries promptly and effectively
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
• Participate in training sessions, trade shows and sales meetings
• Meet or exceed assigned annual sales and margin budgets

Skills

Negotiation

Persuasion

Communication skills

Independent and team work

5+ years experience

Travel flexibility

Education

4-year degree preferred

Job description

Are you ready? As a Sales Representative, you will develop relationships with new prospects and maintain relationships with established customers while selling Company products and services. Our Sales Representatives develop relationships with a wide variety of customers, learn about exciting technology and products, and grow their career in sales.

In this role you will:

• Develop and grow customer accounts
• Handle customer inquiries promptly and effectively
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
• Participate in training sessions, trade shows and sales meetings
• Meet or exceed assigned annual sales and margin budgets

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to negotiate and be persuasive
• Work independently and within a team
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• 5+ years relevant experience required
• 4 year degree preferred
• Ability to travel on a limited basis

Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday; 8 am to 5 pm

Compensation Details:

The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $21.63 per hour, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

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

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.

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.