Full-Time

Sales Representative

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Updated on 3/14/2025

Graybar

Graybar

5,001-10,000 employees

Distributor of electrical and communication supplies

Compensation Overview

$28.85Hourly

+ Sales Incentives

Senior

Moonachie, NJ, USA

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Ability to negotiate and be persuasive
  • Work independently and within a team
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • 5+ years relevant experience required
  • Ability to travel on a limited basis
Responsibilities
  • Develop and grow customer accounts
  • Handle customer inquiries promptly and effectively
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
  • Participate in training sessions, trade shows and sales meetings
  • Meet or exceed assigned annual sales and margin budgets
Desired Qualifications
  • 4 year degree preferred

Graybar distributes components, equipment, and materials across North America, focusing on supply chain management for industrial, commercial, and government clients. They provide products like electrical supplies, lighting solutions, and automation systems, along with technical support to enhance operational efficiency. Graybar stands out by combining product distribution with value-added services such as inventory management and logistics. The company's goal is to help businesses operate more effectively while fostering a strong employee ownership culture.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1869

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Graybar reported record $11.6 billion in 2024 net sales, showing strong growth.
  • Partnership with Schneider Electric enhances Graybar's renewable energy solutions portfolio.
  • Graybar's focus on digital transformation aligns with industry trends in supply chain management.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from digital-first distributors like Amazon Business threatens Graybar's market share.
  • Labor shortages in logistics could impact Graybar's operational efficiency.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices may affect Graybar's profit margins.

What makes Graybar unique

  • Graybar's employee ownership fosters a motivated and dedicated workforce.
  • Graybar offers value-added services like inventory management and technical support.
  • Graybar has a strong presence in electrical, communications, and data networking markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Recognition Program

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 13th, 2025
Graybar Announces Record 2024 Financial Results

Reports Record $11.6 Billion in 2024 Net SalesCelebrates 100th Anniversary as Independent Company in 2025ST. LOUIS, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced its 2024 financial results.Graybar, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary as an independent company this year, reported a record $11.6 billion in 2024 net sales, an increase of 5.5% over the prior year. The company has achieved record net sales in 12 of the past 13 years, with the exception occurring in 2020 due to the global pandemic.Graybar celebrates its 100th anniversary as an independent company in 2025.Graybar reported $423.1 million in net income in 2024, the third highest net income in the company's history. Net income declined by 8.7% over 2023, predominantly due to the company's significant investments in Graybar Connect, a multi-year, strategic business transformation project detailed below."Graybar's record sales performance in 2024 demonstrates our ability to deliver continued profitable growth while investing in our future," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. "Employee ownership underpins this long-term mindset and is critical to everything we do

Hill Electric
Sep 23rd, 2024
Power In Partnership: Graybar

Hill Electric is proud to partner with Graybar to purchase high-quality, crucial materials that allow Hill Electric Company to serve its customers with excellence.

Digital Commerce 360
Sep 12th, 2024
Graybar names a head of customer experience

In other recent appointments, Graybar named Mike Carroll as vice president, construction sales, and Michael Tierney as vice president, industrial, utility and broadband sales.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2024
Graybar Names Lauren Baker Vice President - Strategic Planning

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has named Lauren Baker Vice President - Strategic Planning.Baker most recently served as Vice President, Marketing for Copeland, formerly Emerson Climate Technologies. Prior to that, she worked for Emerson in a variety of strategic planning and marketing roles since 2011. Baker holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and master's degrees in business administration and engineering management from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management."We are pleased to welcome Lauren to Graybar," said William P. Mansfield, Graybar's senior vice president – strategy and business development

PR Newswire
Jul 22nd, 2024
Graybar Names Jason P. Casey Vice President - Distribution Operations

ST. LOUIS, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Jason P. Casey has been named Vice President - Distribution Operations, effective July 22, 2024.Casey has 27 years with Graybar and currently serves as Director, Business Technology. Prior to his current role, he was Director, Corporate Real Estate Development. He has also worked in the company's Richmond and St. Louis Districts in a variety of operations, finance and accounting roles