Director Electrical Sales

Graybar

$125K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in sales management or a related field
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Familiarity with wholesale distribution industry
  • Understanding of company business, customers, and suppliers
  • Proficient in financial analysis methods and continuous improvement practices
  • Strong relationship-building skills with customers and suppliers
  • Ability to lead complex project teams effectively
  • Proficient in standard office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and provide sales support through various managerial roles
  • Manage National and Corporate Account activities within the district
  • Review and approve workflows to ensure efficiency
  • Oversee adherence to sales policies and procedures
  • Assist in preparing district sales and gross margin budgets
  • Ensure adequate sales coverage to meet budget targets
  • Recommend personnel changes for sales staff based on performance and need
  • Collaborate with management on supplier selectivity and strategy.

Benefits

  • Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Life insurance options for employees and families
  • Flexible spending accounts to save on expenses
  • Disability benefits at no cost
  • Profit-sharing plans that reward employee contributions
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
  • Paid wellness day for preventive care
  • Community time off for volunteer efforts
  • Predictable work schedules, avoiding weekends and nights
  • Employee recognition programs for accomplishments
  • Educational reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Additional perks to support overall well-being.
Full Job Description

The Director Electrical Sales is responsible for achieving sales and gross margin budgets for one or more district’s electrical business. They will drive strategic direction from Corporate into the field sales and marketing. They are responsible for meeting or exceeding annual gross margin budget for assigned territory of under $100M.

In this role you will:

  • Responsible for directing and providing quality sales support to all customers through Branch Managers, Sales Managers, Account Managers, Sales Representatives, and other employees.
  • Direct National Account and Corporate Account activity at the district level to ensure conformance to National Agreement terms and conditions.
  • Review and approve applicable workflows.
  • Ensure the Company's sales policies are followed.
  • Assist the District Vice President in preparing the district sales and gross margin budgets by location.
  • Ensure proper sales and support coverage to achieve assigned sales and margin budgets by location.
  • Recommend salaries and assignment changes for Sales Representatives and market/product employees to the District Vice President.
  • Work with Branch Managers to assign accounts to Sales Representatives.
  • In cooperation with Corporate, responsible for supplier selectivity within the district for the Company's strategic suppliers.

What you bring to the table:

  • 10 years’ experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry
  • Knowledge of the Company's business, customers, suppliers, and external market conditions
  • Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and practices
  • Ability to leverage district and branch resources effectively
  • Ability to make quality fact based decisions using appropriate information
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers
  • Ability to be an effective member of, and lead, complex project teams
  • Ability to effectively use standard office applications software

Preferred

  • Four-year degree

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.

TheValue of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

  • 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.

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