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Rexel USA

Distributes electrical supplies to US customers

Vertriebsmitarbeiter Außendienst Verteilerbau

Full-Time
€65k/yr
Mid
Vienna, Austria
HybridHome office is available; travel throughout Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland is required.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • You have completed training as an electrical technician, ideally including the qualifying examination, or you are an HTL/FH graduate and have already gained several years of sales experience in comparable roles.
  • You have excellent product knowledge of distribution boards, distribution board components, and switchboard construction.
  • You have knowledge of electrical engineering planning and ideally experience using CAE and CAD; you are also up to date on technical implementation requirements and standards.
  • You have good German language skills; English is an advantage.
  • You are digitally competent and proficient with modern IT tools, including Microsoft 365.
  • You have a Class B driving licence and are willing to travel extensively throughout the specified sales territory.
Responsibilities
  • After comprehensive onboarding to the company, its products, and its customers, contribute as a member of the sales team.
  • Advise customers and sell electrical materials for distribution boards and distribution board construction in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, presenting the company's value at customer appointments.
  • Develop tailored solutions for customer projects, aligning technical requirements, commercial conditions, and customer expectations; manage the full process from technical project planning and preparation and costing through coordination with sales, manufacturers, and partner companies.
  • Ensure local implementation of the strategy and marketing activities for this specialist area, coordinating regularly with headquarters.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ideally, you have successfully completed the qualifying examination as an electrical technician.
  • Experience using CAE and CAD is desirable.
  • English language skills are an advantage.

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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Simplify's Take

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

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.