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Outside Sales Representative (I,II, Senior) As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!RESPONSIBILITIES:·  Progressively manage and maintain contacts with established customers and source new business through prospecting new customers.  Sales Representative must customarily and regularly engage in work away from company's place of business.·  Promote and sell Graybar products in compliance with all company pricing policies and instructions, to achieve maximum gross margin rate.·  Handle customer complaints promptly, effectively and report potential claims. ·  Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions.·  Carry out sales and merchandise programs as directed and recommend new items for stock.·  Participate in training sessions, trade shows, and sales meetings as requested.  ·  Perform other duties as assigned. Travel will be required. Territory covers South Texas, which includes the San Antonio, and Houston areas. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Education:  Bachelors degree preferred.Experience:  Two to four years’ industry-specific experience preferred.Knowledge:   Broad knowledge of product line and pricing.  Proven ability to learn our business and to work independently to achieve goals. Negotiation skills along with ability to sell and be persuasive. Broad knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing.  Professional appearance and demeanor. Acceptable driving record.  May require onsite customer visits. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:  8:00 a.m. ‑ 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday    Some overtime required LOCATION:  Public Branch TX, 4601 Cambridge Road, Fort Worth, TX  76155 BENEFITS: Graybar offers a benefits package, which includes medical/dental, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.  As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR Company!Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Become an Employee-Owner: A comprehensive healthcare package including medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, and vision plan Paid time off An employee stock purchase plan Outstanding tuition reimbursement program A profit sharing and savings plan Flexible spending accounts Disability insurance As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company! Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.