Job Description:

Are you the best solution seller in your shop? Do you sell on service and capabilities before price? Want access to the best digital tools, top suppliers, and services you can sell beyond the cardboard box? Join Rexel USA as a Outside Sales Representative !At Rexel USA you will have access to digital tools and customer integration services that will make finding (and keeping!) customers quicker and easier. As well as being able to provide the best products on the market due to our partnerships with the top suppliers.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work.The position of an Outside Sales Representative will be based out of our Lexington, KY Location!SummaryThe 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. 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 DoResponsible 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 customersCollaborate 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 Actively participate in professional development to improve professional selling skills and maintain technical capabilities. Participate in company trainingdevelopment, 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 Other duties as assigned The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.What You'll NeedHigh School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License3+ years of sales or electrical industry experience Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needsCustomer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlinesExcellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influenceProduct and application knowledge essentialHighly self-motivatedFamiliar with Microsoft Office as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management Tools (CRM)Ability to work overtime as needed Working Conditions and Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working EnvironmentExposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise levels andor exposure to heat and cold Occasionally - up to 20%Exposed to biohazardous conditions Occasionally - up to 20%Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Occasionally - up to 20%Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Occasionally - up to 20%Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Occasionally - up to 20%Travels to offsite locations Constantly - at least 51%Physical DemandsSit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Frequently - 21% to 50%Walk: Must be able to move about insideoutside the office or work location Constantly - at least 51%Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly - at least 51%Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position oneself to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Occasionally - up to 20%Climb or balance: Must be able to ascenddescend on a ladder Occasionally - up to 20%Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly - at least 51%Weight and ForceUp to 10 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%Up to 25 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%Up to 50 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%Up to 100 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%More than 100 pounds Occasionally - up to 20% "Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEODisabledVeterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law." Our Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance401K with Employer MatchPaid vacation and sick timePaid company holidays plus flexible personal days per yearTuition ReimbursementHealth & Wellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsHSA AccountsCommuter Transit BenefitsAdditional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.Employee Discount ProgramsProfessional Training & Development ProgramsCareer Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within!