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Rexel USA

Distributes electrical supplies to US customers

External Sales Advisor

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Pelt, Belgium
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Technical education in electricity.
  • Experience in the sector.
  • Commercial aptitude.
  • Customer- and service-oriented approach.
  • Proactivity and dynamism.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Social and communication skills.
  • Fluency in Dutch is required; French is an advantage.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain personal customer relationships and further develop the assigned portfolio through needs analysis and prospecting.
  • Identify commercial opportunities, analyze and identify customer needs, and propose innovative products, solutions, and company services.
  • Follow up on quotations and ongoing projects from start to finish, and provide sales support to the internal sales team.
  • Proactively cross-sell and inform customers about current commercial promotions and incentives.
  • Update the customer relationship management system and improve sales processes and performance where possible.
  • Contribute with the team to achieving targets for revenue, gross margin, and annual growth.
  • Maintain product-range knowledge and continue developing it through product training with partner suppliers or internal learning platforms.
  • Promote, support, and attend customer events and training sessions.
  • Work closely with the internal sales team and specialists; report to the branch manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • French language skills.

About the company

Rexel USA is a large electrical distributor in the United States, part of the Rexel Group. It serves millions of electrical customers by providing access to energy, communications and supply-chain brands, along with expertise, resources and hands-on programs to help customers grow. It sells and distributes electrical products and offers services such as design input, lighting upgrades, alternative energy solutions, and supply-chain optimization, backed by productivity tools. Its goal is to help customers thrive by expanding brands and services, improving energy solutions, and delivering value to customers and shareholders.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 sales rose 5.1%, with North American data centers driving sequential acceleration.
  • Rexel completed three 2026 North American acquisitions, expanding automation and advanced services.
  • Management lifted 2026 guidance to roughly 6.2% EBITA margin and strong cash conversion.

What critics are saying

  • Rexel cut about 600 FTEs in 2025, signaling margin pressure and integration strain.
  • A €124 million French antitrust fine hit 2025 cash flow and governance credibility.
  • Graybar and Sonepar can outbid Rexel for acquisitions, squeezing growth and lowering returns.

What makes Rexel USA unique

  • Rexel USA pairs local banners like Schwing with national scale and supplier leverage.
  • 2026 DEE Electronics adds OEM assembly, kitting, and supply-chain expertise for critical infrastructure.
  • Revere's Rockwell automation franchise deepens Midwest industrial automation coverage across Illinois and Wisconsin.

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Benefits

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Employee Discount Programs

Training Programs

Company News

MDM
Jul 14th, 2026
Rexel USA Acquires DEE Electronics, Expanding into Specialized OEM Solutions

The electrical supplies giant adds more than 200 employees and specialized manufacturing, component distribution and supply chain capabilities serving OEMs in data center, automation and other critical infrastructure markets.

Citybiz
Apr 1st, 2025
Rexel USA Acquires Schwing Electrical Supply

Rexel USA has acquired Schwing Electrical Supply, a leading distributor in Long Island, NY. This acquisition aligns with Rexel's growth strategy to expand in key markets. Schwing, founded in 1960, operates six locations with over 100 employees. Rexel will maintain the Schwing brand post-acquisition. The move is seen as a significant expansion into Long Island, offering growth opportunities. Schwing's leadership expressed excitement about the partnership and future growth.