REXEL

Strategic Account Executive

United States full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

We are looking for a Strategic Account Executive to join our Rexel USA team REMOTE!
Summary:
The Strategic Account Executive (SAE) is responsible for serving as an overall manager of assigned national strategic accounts. This sales professional will join forces with the US-wide Rexel resources to support our customer where they are, innovating solutions to address our customer’s evolving challenges, and delivering the best customer experience.

What You'll Do:
Single point of responsibility for strategic account customer lifecycle management
For existing contracts, responsibilities include:

End-to-end ownership of the customer’s experience with Rexel

Service levels, commitments and measurement

Pricing and E-commerce with support of the Digital Team

Account penetration; provide our full scope of products and services

Risk mitigation: Ensure contractual compliance, develop/install controls

Reporting and continuous improvement with support of the Sales Operations team (analysis and reporting and system’s expertise)

For new contracts, responsibilities include:

Oversight of the quotation process, with support of Quotations Team

Lead new contract roll-out

All responsibilities listed for existing accounts

Other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
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, demonstrate 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 Need

10+ years of related experience

5+ years of Project Management experience in construction / industrial applications and/or 5+ years of commercial / sales experience with complex customers

Distribution/wholesale sales experience for large customers

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills, ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines

Comfortable with analytical, data driven decision making

Team player. Ability to quarterback a team of internal resources focused on delivering the best customer experience

Demonstrated knowledge of how distributors / wholesalers support business-to-business sales

Microsoft Excel proficiency or ability to learn quickly

Electrical product knowledge; lighting, switchgear, controls, and electrical commodities preferred

Knowledge of Electrical supply market, customers, and vendors preferred

Working knowledge of Epicor® Solar Eclipse ERP

Physical Demands:

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%

Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally – up to 20%

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%

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 Force Demands:
Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment:
Travels to offsite locations - Frequently – 21% to 50%
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.
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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.
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless 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, Talley 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.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Strategic Account Executive role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at REXEL?
  3. Which of Customer Service, Data Analysis and Excel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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I am interested in the Strategic Account Executive role because I can bring practical experience in Customer Service, Data Analysis and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes REXEL needs from this hire.

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