Graybar Jobshttp://jobs.graybar.com2012-05-24 02:47:24.812282USANORCROSSOUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE   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 * Progressively manage and maintain contacts with established customers and source new business through prospecting new customers. Sales Representative must customarily and regularly engage in work away from company's place of business. * Promote and sell Graybar products in compliance with all company pricing policies and instructions, to achieve maximum gross margin rate. * Handle customer complaints promptly, effectively and report potential claims.  * Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions. * Carry out sales and merchandise programs as directed and recommend new items for stock. * Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.  * Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Education: Bachelors degree preferred. Experience: Two to four years' industry-specific experience preferred. Knowledge:  Broad knowledge of product line and pricing. Proven ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals. Negotiation skills along with ability to sell and be persuasive. Broad knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing. Professional appearance and demeanor. Acceptable driving record. May require onsite customer visits.   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: 4467 Location: GA - NORCROSS Type: Full Time2012-05-14 18:40:41United StatesGraybarGeorgiaNoneGANORCROSS, GA28674909http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28674909/jobUSANORCROSSSALES MANAGER   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 * Manage and direct the activities of the Sales Team, including Quotations, to achieve sales, net profit, gross margin, operating ratio, and service objectives. * Develop strong business relationships with executive level management of our top customers. * Support Company policy for maintaining inventory to meet customer needs. * Promote the sale of obsolete and over-stocked material. * Support Company customer credit, collections and security policies. * You will be responsible for leading a Sales and Quotations staff and will perform all supervisory functions of personnel which includes training, determining work assignments, coaching, conducting performance reviews, etc.   * Responsible for analyzing performance in the areas of sales, margin and expenses; and for giving feedback on improving business. * Support District and Corporate initiatives. * Perform other duties as assigned by Branch management. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Education:    College degree preferred. Experience: Equivalent successful sales experience required; prior supervisory     experiencedesired. Knowledge:  Must be able to effectively apply leadership and sales/customer skills to drive sales and lead personnel to meet or exceed sales objectives, and have a proven ability to develop and maintain customer relationships.  Strong sales background; exceptional customer relations, negotiations, communications, analytical, and organizational skills; a high attention to detail; sound judgment and reasoning skills; and be able to work effectively with all levels of customers, vendors, employees, and management.  Must have a broad knowledge of electrical products; the ability to handle/resolve customer issues and mediate disputes; and the ability to effectively train others.   In addition, one must be resourceful; people, sales, service, and results oriented; and technologically adept.  A working knowledge of SAP is a plus. 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: 4388 Location: GA - NORCROSS Type: Full Time2012-05-01 20:06:09United StatesGraybarGeorgiaNoneGANORCROSS, GA28307748http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28307748/jobUSAAUSTELLMATERIAL HANDLER (ELECTRICAL, COMM/DATA & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)   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 * Become a certified user of the WMS process in assigned area, such as, receiving, selecting, etc. through on-the-job training. * Receive, unpack, and move to inventory incoming material. * Accurately select, check, and pack UPS orders. * Accurately select, check, and process non-UPS orders and prepare for freight transport and delivery. * Operate all warehouse equipment, performing safety inspections prior to first use each day. * Conduct inventory cycle counts and merchandise location verifications.  * Maintain warehouse in an orderly and clean state. Follow all company safety procedures. * Perform other duties as assigned.   SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE   Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Experience: Prior warehouse experience preferred. Knowledge:  Basic reading and math skills required. Ability to walk and move freely and regularly lift up to 70 pounds of stock. Ability to use light machinery without assistance. Willing to be trained to operate a forklift and/or stock picker. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to work with stringent time constraints. 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: 4292 Location: GA - AUSTELL Type: Full Time2012-04-23 20:21:19United StatesGraybarGeorgiaNoneGAAUSTELL, GA28080547http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28080547/job