AREA MANAGER
(ELECTRICAL, COMM/DATA & INDUSTRIAL SALES)
THE OPPORTUNITY
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 development for your career growth.
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. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of "promote from within." Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!
THE REQUIREMENTS
* Designs and implements programs to maximize return on sales.
* Initiates new and improves existing programs that support the branch in meeting and exceeding financial performance metrics.
* Engages with customers to monitor customer service levels and takes action when necessary to implement changes that improve service.
* Oversees the preparation of branch budgets and monitors actual performance against budget to ensure that the branch achieves its sales, gross margin, net profit, and asset management objectives.
* Takes an active role in all aspects of workforce management, including hiring, training, mentoring, rewarding, disciplining, and succession planning.
* Monitors activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
* Develops and maintains business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers. Monitors competitive conditions in the territory and recommends and implements changes as necessary.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience: Typically, this is a senior-level management position for an individual with substantial business experience in sales, operations, finance or management. Branch assignments tend to be large in terms of sales volume, although assignment may occur at branches with smaller sales volume that are underperforming or have high growth potential.
Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of company pricing policies; various suppliers and their respective product lines; Sales, Operations, Financial, HR processes; SAP applications and reports. Must possess excellent oral/written communication skills, strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise staff and achieve results through others.
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
At Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of "Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.
As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!
Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Details
Job ID: 2430
Location: MI - BELLEVILLE
Type: Full Time
