Strategic Account Manager

Graybar • Chesterfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in progressively more responsible sales, marketing, and/or operating experience
• 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 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
• This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Account Representative experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy for increasing sales and profits with strategic customers
• Call on Corporate accounts and others as assigned
• 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

Benefits

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Profit Sharing Plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wellness Day
• Community Time Off
• Employee Recognition Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Career Development Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior