Graybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and skill enhancement for your career growth. Our Inside Sales Representatives are Key Players who assist with every stage of the process – from managing customers and processing orders, straight through to product delivery.

The Company

Graybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services.

 The Opportunity

The ideal candidate will progressively manage and grow business with established customers and source new business through prospecting new customers daily.  The ideal candidate must be able to meet or exceed sales objectives, and have a proven ability to develop and maintain customer relationships as well as promote and sell Graybar products in compliance with all company pricing policies and instructions, to achieve maximum gross margin rate.  The candidate will handle customer complaints promptly, effectively and report potential claims and keep management informed of local competition and market conditions.

The Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and five years of industry specific experience desired.   A broad knowledge of product line and pricing is preferred.  The successful candidate must possess exceptional phone and prospecting skills; proven ability to learn our business, and to work independently to achieve goals; negotiation skills along with the ability to sell and be persuasive; and a broad knowledge of business administration, MS Office sales and marketing.   A professional appearance and demeanor required.  Acceptable driving record is a must.  Must be willing to make onsite customer visits as necessary.

Standard Benefits
 
As a Fortune 500 company, Graybar offers employees paid vacations and holidays as well as a comprehensive health-care package including medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, disability and long-term care plans. Financially, Graybar provides employees with such savings tools as a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, an employee stock purchase plan and a formal pension plan. The company even has a tuition reimbursement program. It’s a benefits package that address employees’ quality of life, both now and in the future.

Company Accolades

No. 439 on the 2009 FORTUNE 500 ranking of America’s largest companies 
On the FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list for the eighth consecutive year (2009)
No. 1 in the Wholesalers: Diversified industry category of the FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list for the third consecutive year (2009)
No. 1 in Management Quality (2009)
No. 1 in Long-Term Investment (2009)
No. 2 in Financial Soundness (2009)
No. 2 in Quality of Product and Services (2009)
No. 4 in Use of Assets (2009)
No. 6 in People Management (2009

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.

 As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!