Account Manager

**Job Brief**: The Account Manager is responsible for developing the business of Graybar by prospecting new customers while supporting existing customers and creating mutually beneficial business opportunities. Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada. Graybar Canada - a division of Graybar Electric US - is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. We are also a Fortune 500 company. Graybar operates more than 250 distribution facilities throughout North America, with over 30 branches across Canada alone. As one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business. Graybar Canada has an exciting career opportunity available. We are currently seeking an **Account Manager (Comm Data)** to join our Dartmouth Location. Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: - No Evening or Weekend Shifts - TELUS Health Virtual Care - Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits - Life & AD&D Insurance - Employee Profit Sharing Program - Long Term Disability Benefits - Group RRSP Matching - Corporate Fitness Membership Program - Employee Share Purchase Program - Computer Purchase Plan - Tuition Reimbursement Program - Service Awards Program **Position Summary**: The Account Manager (Comm Data) is responsible for aggressively developing the business of Graybar by prospecting new customers and creating mutually beneficial business opportunities. This role also delivers a high level of service to our current customers by promoting the total Graybar product offering to fulfill their needs. This position provides the highest quality customer care, following corporate objectives and revenue goals. **Major Responsibilities**: - This is a "hunting" role that will actively seek new customers in the territory that will enable the company to secure profitable business while maintaining and developing relationships with current customers. - Promote and sell Graybar Canada products and services to existing customers. - Prepare estimates and quote pricing, credit terms, warranties and delivery dates. - Participate in training sessions, trade shows and sales meetings as required. - Create and execute an AMP (Account Management Program) that ensures appropriate sales coverage of all assigned accounts. - Create and execute a CSP (Core Supplier Plan) to increase core supplier product sales through account targeting and co-operative activities. - Team up with other Graybar sales specialists where appropriate to leverage total Graybar solution capability. - Ensure compliance with company sales policy. - Strive for continuous growth and improvement. **Preferred Skills & Experience**: - Technical degree or diploma preferred but is not mandatory. - Three years of relevant sales or industry experience is considered an asset. - Must have a passion for sales and a "hunter" mentality when driving new business. - Knowledge of Electrical Data & Communications products is considered an asset. - Experience with Salesforce. - Experience in the "Service Provider" areas of Data & Communications is considered an asset. - Must have excellent time management and organizational skills. - Strong negotiating skills. - Able to prioritize work and ability to be flexible and work independently. - Consistently able to meet deadlines competently and in a timely fashion. - Possesses strong relationship-building skills to cultivate and develop customer loyalty. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft products. - We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._