What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside sales representative position at Graybar?
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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.
Work shift and hours :
- Full-time, salaried, exempt.
- Monday - Friday.
- 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, or depending on business needs.
- Predictable work schedule to plan your life around : no weekends or nights for most roles.
- Paid time-off, including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time, and volunteer time.
Compensation Details :
- The expected rate of pay for this position is starting at $53,052 annually depending on experience.
- This position is also commission eligible - based on specific and relevant business metrics.
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.
Apply now and find out what’s next for you.
At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months, and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled
Last updated : 2024-05-16
Salary : $53,052