Full-Time

Director of Sales

WESCO International

WESCO International

5,001-10,000 employees

Global B2B distribution and logistics

No salary listed

Uxbridge, UK + 1 more

More locations: Dublin, Ireland

In Person

On-site role; travel to customer sites required.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Forecasting
Computer Networking

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Requirements
  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree - Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant field preferred
  • 7+ years of related industry professional sales
  • 5+ years of experience leading and managing staff and programs at national, district or regional level
  • Working knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, initiate and implement sales strategies to achieve forecasted goals
  • Understands competitive landscape, market insights and effectively communicates across key internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven success in for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • Strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to exercise teamwork, leadership, and flexibility
  • Excellent time management and computer skills
  • Ability to travel 25% - 50%
Responsibilities
  • Sell a diverse range of Wesco Anixter’s Data Center solutions and services, including structured cabling, physical security, electrical solutions, high-density liquid cooling, networking, IoT, and Pro-AV, across a defined territory
  • Position Wesco Anixter’s services for design, end-to-end project deployment, product enhancement, and rack & roll
  • Build partnerships across Wesco-Anixter’s Business Units and work internally as part of a fast-paced sales team
  • Develop business partner relations with Wesco-Anixter’s strategic vendors/alliance partners to enhance value-add sales and project identification
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any post-sale issues
  • Utilize sales management tools for sales planning, supplier planning, and documenting opportunities
  • Understands competitive landscape and market insights; communicates effectively with key stakeholders
  • Develops and administers sales plans to ensure customer satisfaction, quota attainment, and a skilled, motivated staff
  • Achieves annual sales and profit goals by implementing strategies and analyzing trends with the regional and business unit management team
  • Forecasts sales volume and profit for existing and new products and customers
  • Establishes and expands national, regional, and local supplier relationships
  • Maintains sales volume, product mix, and pricing by staying current with market trends and competitors
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional societies
  • Forecasts and communicates details to senior management.

Wesco International distributes electrical, industrial, and communications products to business customers and provides logistics and supply chain services. It operates through three business units: Electrical & Electronic Solutions, Communications & Security Solutions, and Utility & Broadband Solutions. With about 800 branches and offices in around 50 countries, Wesco combines thousands of manufacturer parts with warehousing and distribution to support procurement and logistics for customers like contractors, data centers, security firms, and government agencies. Its goal is to be a reliable, end-to-end partner for multinational and local customers by delivering broad product access and integrated supply chain solutions.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1922

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Data center sales hit $4.3 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year
  • 2026 organic sales guidance raised to 5%-8% with data center growth over 20%
  • $1.5 billion bond refinancing saves $20 million annually in interest expenses

What critics are saying

  • 23%-24% data center revenue concentration risks collapse if AI capex stalls in 6-12 months
  • Newark Engineering Group acquisition at $136 million may dilute core distribution margins within 12-18 months
  • Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon entering Pro A/V market erodes integrator pricing power by 2027-2028

What makes WESCO International unique

  • 800 branches across 50 countries enable localized support for global corporations
  • One-stop distribution of electrical, communications, and utility products for complex projects
  • Integrated data center cooling and Pro A/V lifecycle services beyond standard product sales

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Company News

Electrical Wholesaling
Jul 10th, 2026
Piwoschuk joins Wesco.

Piwoschuk joins Wesco. July 10, 2026 Key highlights. * Piwoschuk joins Wesco International as VP of Sales for U.S. Construction in the Central region. * He has 13 years of leadership experience at Graybar, with a proven track record in sales and customer relationship expansion. * His appointment underscores Wesco's commitment to strengthening its construction services nationwide. Wesco International (pittsburgh, PA). Alex Piwoschuk has joined the company as VP of Sales for U.S. Construction in the Central region. He will help develop the strategic direction to deliver construction services and expertise to help manage customers' most complex and demanding projects. Piwoschuk brings 13 years of progressive leadership experience with Graybar, where he most recently served as district VP. According to the press release, throughout his tenure with Graybar, Piwoschuk demonstrated a strong track record of performance, successfully leading regional sales teams, expanding customer relationships and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions for clients across multiple markets. "I look forward to driving growth by delivering meaningful value for our customers across the U.S. Central region," Piwoschuk said in the release. "My focus is on bringing together the expertise, solutions and services that help customers improve efficiency, mitigate risk and achieve their business objectives." Electrical wholesaling quiz. Wall Street winners & losers. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Wall Street performance of publicly held electrical manufacturers, distributors and contractors. TAKE THE QUIZ

Yahoo Finance
Apr 1st, 2026
WESCO shares up 215% since 2021, but slowing organic growth and declining EPS raise concerns

WESCO currently trades at $274.20, delivering 215% returns since April 2021 and outperforming the S&P 500's 57.8% gain over that period. Despite this strong performance, analysts identify three concerning factors. The company's organic revenue growth averaged just 4% annually over two years, suggesting weakening demand in its core business. Its earnings per share declined 5.9% annually over the past two years whilst revenue grew 2.5%, indicating diminishing profitability. Additionally, WESCO's free cash flow margin averaged only 1.5% over five years, below expectations for industrial businesses and limiting reinvestment opportunities. The stock trades at 16.5× forward P/E, a reasonable valuation, but analysts suggest better opportunities exist elsewhere in the current market.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
WESCO revenue hits record $23.5B despite softer Q4 earnings miss

WESCO reported fourth-quarter revenues of $6.07 billion, up 10.3% year on year, meeting analysts' expectations. However, the company missed estimates for adjusted operating income and earnings per share. The maintenance and repair distributor achieved record annual sales of $23.5 billion, up 8%, with double-digit growth in the second half. Backlog increased 19% to a record level, driven by secular growth trends in AI data centres, power generation and supply chain reshoring. Amongst nine tracked maintenance and repair distributors, the sector showed mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenues beating consensus estimates by 2.1% on average. However, share prices have declined 3.7% on average since earnings. WESCO's stock has fallen 11.6% since reporting, currently trading at $266.72.

Investing.com
Feb 27th, 2026
Wesco International completes $1.5 billion senior notes offering By Investing.com

Wesco International completes $1.5 billion senior notes offering

PR Newswire
Feb 26th, 2026
Wesco declares $0.50 quarterly dividend on common stock, payable 31 March

Wesco International has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on 31 March 2026 to shareholders of record as of 13 March 2026. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a Fortune 500 company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025. The company provides business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions across electrical and electronic solutions, communications and security solutions, and utility and broadband solutions. Wesco employs approximately 21,000 people and operates more than 700 sites in around 50 countries.