Strategic Account Manager- Electrical

Graybar

$103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sales, marketing, or operational roles
  • Preferred previous experience as an Account Representative
  • 4-year degree preferred
  • Familiarity with sales, marketing, and operating processes
  • Understanding of financial analysis and pricing strategies
  • Knowledge of SAP software
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Capable of presenting to diverse audiences
  • Strategic thinking ability
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and budget

Responsibilities

  • Target and pursue new Corporate Account clients
  • Coordinate customer-specific needs and activities
  • Engage with key suppliers for partnership alignment
  • Identify and communicate opportunities at potential accounts
  • Transition newly acquired accounts to Business Management
  • Build and maintain key relationships with assigned accounts

Benefits

  • Eligibility for bonuses based on business metrics
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
As a Strategic Account Manager, you will develop and implement strategy for increasing sales and profits with potential new strategic customers and call on potential new accounts.

In this role you will:
  • Target and aggressively pursue new Corporate Account customers.
  • Coordinate needs of specific customers.
  • Coordinate activities with key suppliers.
  • Identify opportunities at assigned potential accounts, and communicate those opportunities to appropriate employees.
  • Transition new accounts to Business Management.
  • Develop key relationships with assigned accounts.


What you bring to the table:
  • Minimum 5 years experience in progressively more responsible sales, marketing, and/or operating experience required
  • Previous Account Representative experience preferred
  • 4 year degree preferred
  • Experience with sales, marketing, and operating processes
  • Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques; pricing strategies and techniques
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to make oral and written presentations to audiences of different sizes and varied backgrounds
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Ability to execute plans on time, on budget, and achieve successful results
  • Extensive travel required


Compensation Details: The expected base salary for this position is starting at $103,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible - based on specific and relevant business metrics.

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.

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