Senior Outside Sales Representative

Graybar

$112K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience, preferably in outside sales
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Solid understanding of business administration, sales, and marketing
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated with a track record of achieving goals independently
  • Persuasive communication and sales capability
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight trips

Responsibilities

  • Achieve or surpass annual gross margin goals through effective sales to complex accounts
  • Resolve customer complaints quickly and provide feedback for claims
  • Keep management updated on local market trends and competitors
  • Implement sales and merchandising programs as directed and suggest new stock items
  • Maintain accurate customer records and business transaction reports; assist with overdue account collections
  • Participate in training, trade shows, and sales meetings
  • Demonstrate products post-sale when necessary

Benefits

  • Multiple medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
  • Flexible Spending Accounts to save on expenses
  • Disability benefits at no cost to employees
  • Profit Sharing Plans to share in company success
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
  • Paid Wellness Day to promote health
  • Community Time Off for volunteering
  • Predictable work schedules with limited weekend and night shifts
  • Employee Recognition Program to celebrate achievements
  • Educational reimbursement and career development programs
  • Various perks supporting 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.

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 is $112,143 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive-eligible, based on meeting specific and relevant 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.

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