Senior Outside Sales Representative

Graybar

$85K — $132K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience, particularly in complex account management.
  • 4-year college degree preferred, indicating a foundation in business principles.
  • Strong knowledge base in business administration, sales, and marketing strategies.
  • Proven negotiation skills that lead to successful deals.
  • Ability to learn independently and work towards achieving sales goals.
  • Persuasive selling capabilities that drive performance.
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including overnights.

Responsibilities

  • Meet or exceed sales targets by effectively selling to complex accounts.
  • Address and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Provide ongoing updates to management regarding competitive landscape and market trends.
  • Implement sales strategies and suggest new products for inventory.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and assist with account collections.
  • Engage in training sessions and sales meetings to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Demonstrate products when necessary to boost customer confidence in purchases.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for the Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program allowing for personal vehicle use.
  • Participation in training sessions and trade shows.
  • Opportunity for performance-driven incentives based on business metrics.
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 between $85,000 - $132,000 annually. This position is also incentive-eligible based on meeting specific and relative business metrics.

Shift Hours and Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm

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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