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.

TheValue 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 Drugbenefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefitsat no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Planwith company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation& Sick Daysto spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidaysthroughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Dayto focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Offto give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedulesto 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 Perksthat 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.