Senior Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Automation

Graybar

$85K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience required, with a preference for 6+ years
  • 4-year degree preferred, ideally in a related field
  • Strong knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing principles
  • Proven negotiation skills essential for closing deals
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Persuasive selling abilities
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight trips

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture new prospects while maintaining relations with existing customers
  • Achieve or exceed annual gross margin goals by effectively promoting and selling products
  • Address and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner, escalating potential claims when necessary
  • Monitor local competition and market conditions, providing management with valuable insights
  • Execute sales and merchandise programs as directed and propose new stock items when relevant
  • Maintain comprehensive records and reports of business transactions, aiding in account collections
  • Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings to enhance skills and knowledge

Benefits

  • Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program for using a personal vehicle
  • Potential for bonuses based on specific business metrics
  • Participation in training and professional development events
  • Opportunity to attend trade shows and sales meetings
  • Comprehensive training and onboarding processes available
  • Flexible work schedule with the potential for remote work during planning phases
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 base salary for this position is $85,000-130,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible - based on 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.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

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