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.
