Work Location Type: Onsite
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working , by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. We have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
Position Details:
Direct the sales activities for an assigned geographic area through the implementation of company strategy. You will manage $25-$50 Million in sales and direct reporting responsibility for a team of Account Managers. You will have impact on the customer base, driving revenue and on customer development and retention. Increase the productivity of the sales team.
You Will:
Lead a team that generates sales and growth in an assigned geographic area including market reach
Promote new opportunity development, customer relations, and customer retention
Work with internal partners to accomplish and measure sales within the assigned market
Implement segment programs on a local level with customers, supplier partners and local internal resource
Use appropriate pricing strategy to guide team to most profitable growth
Manage strategic supplier relationships in partnership with your team
Coach and counsel direct reports to perform and in ongoing development of skills
Demonstrate change leadership; promote and lead teams through business changes
You Have:
Demonstrate successful strategic planning, goal setting and allocation, quantitative analysis
Leadership skills to assess, coach, counsel, and develop a sales team
The ability to understand financial reporting, to analyze needs, costs/budgets and economic earnings
Change Management skills
Must be able to motivate, inspire, and achieve results through others
5+ years of sales leadership experience
High School diploma or GED
College or equivalent experience
50% to 75% travel
Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs
Grainger is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Our commitment to inclusivity includes offering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during interviews, please let us know and we will provide the appropriate assistance.