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Graybar

Electrical, communications, data networking product distributor

Area Manager - Electrical

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorfolk, VA, USA$105k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, operations, or finance is required.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience in the wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management.
  • Knowledge of how pricing decisions affect profit and loss.
  • Business planning and market analysis skills, with the ability to think strategically about business needs.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership skills and the ability to supervise staff effectively and achieve results through others.
  • Ability to recruit effectively for key branch positions and build a strong service infrastructure.
  • Organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships to achieve short- and long-term goals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across multiple internal and external organizational layers.
  • Ability to motivate and influence others.
  • Some travel is required.
  • A personal vehicle is required for business purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement programs to maximize net profit and return on sales.
  • Initiate new programs and improve existing programs to meet or exceed financial and productivity performance metrics.
  • Monitor customer service levels and take action to improve service as needed.
  • Monitor inventory levels and promote the sale of obsolete and overstocked material.
  • Oversee preparation of the large branch budget and monitor actual performance to ensure the branch achieves its objectives.
  • Manage a number of employees.
  • Monitor activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers.
  • Monitor competitive conditions in the territory and recommend changes as necessary to gain market share in new areas.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure long-term market share and profitability growth.

About the Company

Graybar

Electrical, communications, data networking product distributor

Graybar is a large distributor and supply chain manager in North America that provides electrical supplies, lighting, automation and control systems, and data networking products to industrial, commercial, and government customers. It buys products from manufacturers and resells them to end users, adding services such as inventory management, logistics, technical support, and consulting to help clients streamline operations and reduce energy use. The company differentiates itself through its employee-ownership culture, established relationships, and broad services that support customers across multiple sectors. Its goal is to help businesses run more efficiently by ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products and value-added services that optimize procurement and energy performance.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Clayton, MO
Founded
1869

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