Senior Outside Sales Representative

Graybar

$85K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of sales experience required; 6+ years preferred
  • 4-year degree preferred
  • Knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to learn independently and achieve goals
  • Proven persuasive selling ability
  • Willingness for extensive travel, including overnight trips

Responsibilities

  • Achieve or surpass assigned annual gross margin targets by selling to complex accounts
  • Quickly address customer complaints and report claims
  • Monitor local competition and market conditions
  • Execute sales and merchandising strategies as instructed
  • Maintain up-to-date customer records and assist in collecting overdue accounts
  • Engage in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as needed
  • Demonstrate products post-sale when required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits
  • Life Insurance for employees and family members
  • Flexible Spending Accounts to manage expenses
  • No-cost Disability Benefits
  • Profit Sharing Plans sharing company success
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Paid Holidays throughout the year
  • Wellness Day to prioritize health
  • Community Time Off for volunteering
  • Predictable work schedules with mainly weekdays
  • Employee Recognition Program to celebrate achievements
  • Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs
  • Additional 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 starting at $85,704 annually depending on experience. This position is also incentive 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.

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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