Outside Sales Representative - CommData

Advantage Industrial Automation

$85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of outside sales experience, with a preference for 6+ years
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong understanding of business administration, sales, and marketing
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to work independently towards goals and learn quickly
  • Persuasive selling abilities
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight trips

Responsibilities

  • Achieve annual gross margin targets through sales to complex accounts
  • Respond promptly to customer complaints and document claims
  • Provide management with insights on local market competition
  • Implement sales and merchandise programs and suggest new inventory items
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and assist with collections
  • Participate in training, trade shows, and sales meetings as required
  • Demonstrate products post-sale when necessary

Benefits

  • Multiple medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and family options
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage healthcare expenses
  • No-cost disability benefits
  • Profit sharing plans to share in company success
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching
  • Paid vacation and sick days for work-life balance
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
  • Wellness Days for health-focused activities
  • Community Time Off for volunteer efforts
  • Predictable work schedules, generally no weekends or nights
  • Employee recognition program to celebrate achievements
  • Educational reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Additional perks that enhance well-being and career growth
Full Job Description

As a Senior Outside Sales Representative, you will develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers for the purpose of selling Company products. You will customarily and regularly interact with prospects and customers in person at the customer's site of business or other off-site locations. Our ideal candidate will have experience dealing with K-12 and government business. (CIG)

In this role you will:

  • Meet or exceed assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products to more complex accounts 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:

  • 5 years experience required; 6+ 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 rate of pay for this position starts at $85,000.00 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive-eligible, based on meeting specific and relative 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.

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 Drugbenefits.

  • Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

  • Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

  • Enjoy our Disability Benefitsat no cost to you.

  • Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

  • 401(k) Savings Planwith company match to help secure your future.

  • Paid Vacation& Sick Daysto spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

  • Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidaysthroughout the year.

  • Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Dayto focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

  • Volunteer with Community Time Offto give back to the community.

  • Predictable Work Schedulesto 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 Perksthat 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.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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