Graybar - Saint Louis, MO

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Saint Louis, MO
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As a Strategic Accounts National Sales Manager at Graybar Electric Company, you will be responsible for leading a high-performance sales organization to achieve sales, gross margin, and gross margin rate budgets within the Strategic Accounts organization. This role involves managing at least one direct account and establishing sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales budgets for assigned national vertical markets. You will be expected to meet or exceed assigned revenue and target metric objectives, demonstrating overall expertise in the vertical market by creating a clear strategy with growth potential. Your responsibilities will include attracting expertise and talent in the vertical market to ensure an excellent customer experience while capitalizing on maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and capital expenditure (CAPEX) opportunities at all accounts. You will manage national supplier relationships, business plans, and contractual agreements, recommending sales and marketing programs while setting short- and long-term sales strategies. As a senior relationship manager for key customers, you will coordinate customer efforts with all departments, including the National projects team and proposals and implementation team. Additionally, you will provide supervision through field visits, observations, and measurement of results, which includes performance evaluations and salary reviews. Your role will also involve establishing a companywide reputation of vertical expertise and demonstrating value by bringing new revenue streams to the Districts while ensuring national customers are satisfied. This position requires extensive travel and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee feels valued and has the opportunity to grow and contribute to the company's success.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a high-performance sales organization to achieve sales, gross margin, and gross margin rate budgets.
  • Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales budgets for assigned national vertical markets.
  • Meet and/or exceed assigned revenue and target metric objectives within the market.
  • Establish overall expertise in the vertical market assignment with a clear strategy for growth potential.
  • Attract expertise and talent in the vertical market to ensure an excellent customer experience.
  • Capitalize on MRO, OEM, and CAPEX opportunities at all accounts.
  • Manage national supplier relationships, business plans, and contractual agreements.
  • Recommend sales and marketing programs and set short- and long-term sales strategies.
  • Serve as senior relationship manager for key customers.
  • Coordinate customer efforts with all departments including National projects team, proposals, and implementation team.
  • Provide supervision through field visits, observations, and measurement of results, including performance evaluations and salary reviews.
  • Establish a companywide reputation of vertical expertise and demonstrate value by bringing new revenue streams to the Districts.

Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in National Sales and Marketing; 10+ years experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry and export business including pricing, quotes, logistics, and export compliance.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and practices.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  • Negotiation and results-oriented skills.
  • Ability to leverage resources effectively and make fact-based decisions using appropriate information.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to collaborate with branch and district management.

Benefits

  • Profit sharing
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Life insurance
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