Outside Sales Representative - Automation

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

We are looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our Rexel, USA in the Burlington, VT, or Plattsburgh, NY, area!

Summary:

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the sales and marketing efforts with the objective of increased profitable sales through creating, building, and maintaining high quality relationships with new and existing customers with a focus on Automation products. Utilize company digital tools and company products and services to connect with consumers, develop creative solutions, generate sales volume, and provide the highest level of customer service.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for selling, marketing, promoting, and demonstrating products. Effectively communicate the features and benefits of our product offering
• Increase business by generating sales to new customers and by selling additional products to existing customers
• Collaborate with leadership, team members, and suppliers in planning, tracking, and implementing sales strategies and developing new markets
• Assist customers with product selection and application utilizing knowledge, internal specialists, as well as supplier representatives
• Establish and maintain customer relationships
• Learn and evaluate customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences in order to present a unique solution to each customer tailored to their business objectives and needs
• Collaborate with customers and team members for product quotations and provide on-going communication throughout the customer's purchasing lifecycle
• Work with management, credit, and customers to resolve payment issues promptly
• Gather and report to management information regarding the company, competitors, pricing, products, and current and future market trends
• Actively participate in professional development to improve professional selling skills and maintain technical capabilities. Participate in company training/development, special promotions, sales meetings, supplier seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal and product knowledge
• Maintain accurate and timely records including sales call schedules and expense reports
• Coordinate sales calls with vendors to introduce and demonstrate products, identify customer needs, and promote product and service solutions
• Utilize and champion digital tools, customer solutions and services to gain a competitive advantage
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• 3 years of sales or electrical industry experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School or GED - Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs
• Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence
• Product and application knowledge essential
• Highly self-motivated
• Experience with Allen Bradley or Rockwell Automation is preferred
• Familiar with Microsoft Office as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management Tools (CRM)

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

For the state of Vermont only, the pay range is $80,000 to $100,000 with opportunity for commission-based compensation , depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.