As a Strategic Account Manager, you will develop and implement strategy for increasing sales and profits with strategic customers and call on Corporate accounts and others as assigned.
Important: A 2 week training will take place in Saint Louis, MO upon hire.
In this role you will:
- Use strategic and tactical application of account strategy across various sites and divisions
- Coordinate needs of specific customers
- Train districts, branches, and Field Account Managers as required
- Identify opportunities at assigned accounts, and communicate those opportunities to appropriate personnel
- Develop key relationships with assigned accounts
- Coordinate activities with key suppliers
What you bring to the table:
- Minimum 5 years experience in progressively more responsible sales, marketing, and/or operating experience
- 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 to all levels of audiences of different sizes and makeup
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to execute plans on time, on budget, and achieve successful results
- Extensive travel required
Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $110,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive 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.
