Account Representative - Glendale Heights, IL

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: Responsible for sales and service of one or more assigned customer locations.  Solicit new business at assigned locations and identify products and services to meet customer’s needs. Provide products and services according to customer agreement and answer questions regarding capabilities, pricing, shipments, billing, etc. Authorize return goods in accordance with written agreement and company policies and assist Financial Department in resolving claims and other financial issues. Arrange and conduct presentations on new products and services. Relay service needs of customer to appropriate personnel and follow-up on customer requests. Recommend changes to Graybar and customer’s processes to drive down costs. Assist management in establishing sales and gross profit budget for assigned locations. Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience: Three or more year’s progressively responsible sales, marketing and/or operating experience preferred.Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of sales, marketing, and operating processes preferred.  Advanced oral and written communication skills.  Ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external customers.  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.  Will require onsite customer visits.  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.