Graybar Jobshttp://jobs.graybar.com2012-05-25 00:58:36.966852USAMADISONMATERIAL HANDLER 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 * Select inventory or pack customer orders under supervision. * Load or unload delivery vehicles and assemble stock onto pallets, warehouse trucks, racks, or shelves. * Open cartons, bundles, and other containers and convey stock to designated area by hand, handtruck, or other equipment. * Weigh, count, and record units of stock for customer order verification. * May drive van or light vehicle to deliver customer orders. * May perform counter sales responsibilities as backup personnel. * May perform wire cutting duties and inventory cycle counting as required. * Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Education: Prefer High School Graduate or G.E.D. Experience: Six months to one year warehousing/material handling experience preferred. Knowledge: Basic reading, math skills, and attention to detail is strongly preferred. Ability to walk and move freely and regularly lift up to 70 pounds of stock. Knowledge of warehousing procedures and security regulations. OSHA certified in safe operation of forklift, wire cutting and stretch-wrap equipment desireable. Department of Transportation (DOT) certification desireable. 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: 4355 Location: WI - MADISON Type: Full Time2012-04-27 20:08:28United StatesGraybarWisconsinNoneWIMADISON, WI28240660http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28240660/jobUSASTEVENS POINTInside Sales Representative - Contractor Market 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 via telephone or other electronic device(s) for the purpose of selling Graybar products. * 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.   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: 3942 Location: WI - STEVENS POINT Type: Full Time2012-03-06 22:19:56United StatesGraybarWisconsinNoneWISTEVENS POINT, WI26965054http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/26965054/job