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Graybar Director of Sales in Diamond Bar, California
Make a difference.
As Director of Sales for the California district, you will be primarily responsible for achieving the sales and gross margin budgets for the communication and data, electrical, and industrial business for end user accounts, specifically in the commercial, institutional and government spaces. You will drive strategic direction from Corporate into the field sales and marketing.
The expected rate of pay for this position is $180,000-$200,000 annually. This position is also bonus eligible with a target of 35%, based on specific and relevant business metrics. Additionally, the role is eligible for our profit-sharing plan and stock purchase plan.
In this role you will:
Implement the Corporate strategies and initiatives across the California district
Responsible for directing and providing quality sales support to all customers through Managers Specialty Business, Sales Managers, Account Managers, Sales Representatives, and other employees
Direct National Account/Corporate Account activity at the district level to ensure conformance to National Agreement terms and conditions
Review and approve applicable workflows
Ensure the Company's sales policies are followed
Assist all group District Vice Presidents in preparing the district sales and gross margin budgets by location
Ensure proper sales and support coverage to achieve assigned sales and margin budget by location
Recommend salaries and assignment changes for Sales Representatives and market/product employees to the District Vice Presidents
Work with Managers to assign accounts to Sales Representatives
In cooperation with Corporate, responsible for supplier selectivity within group of districts for the Company's strategic suppliers
What you bring to the table:
Minimum ten years experience required
Four-year degree preferred
Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry
Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques
Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and practices
Leadership and supervisory skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Planning and organizational skills
Written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Listening skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to leverage district and branch resources effectively
Ability to make quality fact based decisions using appropriate information
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers
Ability to be an effective member of, and lead, complex project teams
Extensive travel required
Why should you join Graybar?
At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.
That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.
Apply now and find out what’s next for you.
At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months, and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits. Benefits include: Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays, Employee Recognition Program
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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