SALES TRAINEE-COMM/DATA
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 primary responsibility of a Sales Trainee is to acquire the necessary aptitude and knowledge of the company, the distribution industry, and Graybar products for future integration into a Sales position within the branch. As a Sales Trainee, the employee can expect to work in various departments throughout the Graybar branch. This exposure is designed to provide a vivid understanding and perspective of the various career opportunities at Graybar through the exposure of the business and products from the "ground floor" and up.
As the Sales Trainee develops a deeper understanding of the business and the products we sell, the Trainee will begin to be provided with a portfolio of customer accounts. The timeframe of the aforementioned is dependent on several factors including the employee's learning aptitude and future branch vacancies. Generally, a Sales Trainee's career path is determined within one to two years.
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
* Warehousing and Logistics: This entails working as a material handler (receiving, selecting and packing material).
* Counter Sales: This entails customer service to our over-the-counter customers.
* Customer Service Representative: This position entails receiving and placing customer orders, working collaboratively with the sales staff and interaction with Graybar suppliers.
* Quotations, Pricing and Projects: This entails developing competencies regarding cost estimating, cost recoveries, supplier discounts, etc.
* Training sessions and seminars: These programs may be internet based, locally instructor-led, off-site or out of state and are designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Graybar products.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience: Prior experience in sales or customer service preferred.
Knowledge: Strong business acumen. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required. Excellent oral and written communications skills, good presentation skills and the ability to be persuasive are required. Candidates must possess a professional image. Computer knowledge preferred.
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: 3552
Location: TX - DALLAS
Type: Full Time
