Outside Sales Representative

Overview

Are you ready? As an Outside Sales Representative, you will develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers for the purpose of selling Company products, and customarily and regularly interact with prospects and customers in person at the customer's site of business or other off-site locations.

• Meet or exceed assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products in the 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.

• Minimum 1 year experience required; 2+ 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.

The expected rate of pay for this position is $45,000 USD annually plus commission.

Shift Hours and

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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. 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.

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits (multiple plan options).
• Life Insurance coverage for you and optional coverage for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability benefits at no cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) savings with company match.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Paid Wellness Day, and Volunteer Time Off.
• Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• Employee Recognition Program and other perks supporting well-being and career growth.
• Note:
  
  Benefit eligibility may vary by location and role.

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction, commercial, institutional, government (CIG), industrial, and utility markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled