Gear Sale Specialist - Contract Position

Graybar•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

In this contract, exempt outside sales role, you will develop new prospects and maintain relationships with established customers to sell Company products. The position regularly involves meeting prospects and customers in person at their business sites or other off-site locations. You will work within an assigned territory and follow Company pricing policies and instructions to achieve maximum gross margin. The role also involves responding to customer complaints, monitoring local competition and market conditions, maintaining customer records and transaction reports, supporting collections, participating in training and sales events, and demonstrating products when needed. The role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers eligible drivers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program; vehicle age and original MSRP may affect eligibility for tax-free reimbursement. The expected starting pay is $75,000 annually, depending on experience. Graybar describes its employee ownership culture as collaborative and inclusive, and welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Benefit eligibility varies by location and role.

Requirements

The role requires regularly interacting with prospects and customers in person at their business sites or other off-site locations.
The role requires using a personal vehicle for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

Four to five years of experience preferred.
A four-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop new prospects and maintain contacts with established customers to sell Company products.
Promote and sell Company products throughout the assigned territory while complying with pricing policies and instructions to achieve maximum gross margin.
Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively, and report potential claims.
Keep management informed about local competition and market conditions.
Carry out sales and merchandise programs as directed and recommend new items for stock.
Maintain current customer records and files, and report business transactions.
Assist with collection of past-due accounts.
Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.
Demonstrate products after the sale when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
Life insurance coverage for employees, with options for family coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Disability benefits at no cost to employees.
Profit-sharing plans.
401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
Paid vacation and sick days.
Paid holidays.
Paid Wellness Day.
Community Time Off for volunteering.
Predictable work schedules; no weekends or nights for most roles.
Employee Recognition Program.
Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
Employee stock ownership plan.
Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) vehicle reimbursement program for eligible drivers.