VMI Sales Specialist

2727 Product Drive, Rochester Hills, MI

Employment Type: Full-time

Contract Type: US – Full Time

Job Family: Sales

Experience Level (for career site): Experienced Professional

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Managed Inventory Leader to join our Rexel team located in Rochester Hills, MI!

Summary:

The VMI Sales Specialist is responsible for enhancing and improving service levels on existing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) relationships. Responsible for promoting our VMI Services to new accounts including rolling out any new programs with existing client solutions specialists. The VMI Sale Specialist will also develop and maintain a regular scheduled inventory process to ensure the customer’s service levels are met.

What You'll Do:

• 8am - 5pm

• Promote and sell new VMI relationships

• Develop a regular VMI maintenance schedule

• Role out all new VMI accounts

• Promote VMI internally within the sales organization

• Work with vendors for new VMI solutions

• Visit each existing VMI on a scheduled basis

• Meet with customer to match VMI inventory to customer requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of experience

• High School or GED - Required

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of VMI processes

• Basic electrical material knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite including Excel and Word

• Highly motivated and energetic problem solver

• Customer service focused

• Excellent verbal and written communicates skills

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%

• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%

• 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 crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly – at least 51%

• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - 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%

• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Frequently – 21% to 50%

• Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%

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.

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.