Senior Outside Sales Representative - CommData

Graybar

$90K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience required (6+ preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing
  • Proficient negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve sales goals
  • Persuasive selling abilities
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight trips

Responsibilities

  • Develop new prospects and maintain relationships with established customers
  • Meet or exceed annual gross margin targets through effective product promotion and sales
  • Promptly address and resolve customer complaints while reporting potential claims
  • Stay informed about local competition and market dynamics
  • Implement sales and marketing programs as directed and recommend new inventory
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and business transactions
  • Participate in sales training, trade shows, and meetings as necessary

Benefits

  • Multiple options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
  • Life Insurance for employees and family options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts to save on out-of-pocket expenses
  • Disability Benefits at no cost to the employee
  • Profit Sharing Plans to share in company success
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days for well-being
  • Paid Holidays throughout the year
  • Paid Wellness Day for preventive health care
  • Community Time Off for volunteering
  • Predictable Work Schedules with no weekends or nights in most roles
  • Employee Recognition Program to celebrate achievements
  • Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs to support professional growth
  • Additional perks for employee well-being and career advancement
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.

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 $90,000.00 annually, depending on experience. This position is 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.

The Value 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.

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

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