RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Progressively manage and maintain contacts with established customers and source new business through prospecting new customers via telephone or other electronic device(s) for the purpose of selling Graybar products.
· Promote and sell Graybar products in compliance with all company pricing policies and instructions, to achieve maximum gross margin rate.
· Handle customer complaints promptly, 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.
· Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience: Two to four years' industry-specific experience preferred.
Knowledge: Broad knowledge of product line and pricing. Proven ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals. Negotiation skills along with ability to sell and be persuasive. Broad knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing. Professional appearance and demeanor.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Some overtime required
(note : the normal work schedule may vary depending on location)
BENEFITS:
Graybar offers a benefits package, which includes medical/dental, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.