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Manager Electrical Business

Graybar

San Diego, CAFull-time$110–148K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$110–148K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manager Electrical Business is responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and gross margin budgets for an assigned territory and implementing district market plans in the Electrical market. The role typically manages sales representatives and sales support staff, oversees a minimum annual budget of $7 million, and develops customer, supplier, staffing, and business-growth strategies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wholesale DistributionElectrical BusinessFinancial AnalysisContinuous ImprovementLeadershipSupervisionAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingPlanningOrganizationCommunicationPresentation SkillsListeningResults OrientationNegotiationMathematicsResource ManagementDecision MakingRelationship BuildingProject Team LeadershipOffice Applications

Qualifications

7+ Years Business or Wholesale Distribution ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED11+ Years ExperienceFour-Year Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

San Diego, CA

Full time

R264162

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Purpose

  • Responsible for attaining or exceeding the sales and gross margin rate budgets for the sales territory and implementing the district's market plan(s) to assist the district in achieving its sales and marketing objectives in the Electrical market.

  • Typically manages a team of sales reps and a sales support team.

  • Manages a minimum annual budget of $7M.

Responsibilities

  • Develop business plans that support the Electrical market within the assigned territory; work with appropriate sales personnel to develop tactical plans to implement the district plan; develop assigned sales territory business plans with suppliers that District Marketing has identified as strategic.

  • Implement the sales management process utilizing sales rep business plans, pre-call plans, and post-call coaching debriefs; establish annual sales and gross margin rates for market applicable sales reps or other sales personnel within the district.

  • Evaluate industry and business trends for potential impact on the district; identify key business opportunities and potential threats within the assigned sales territory.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers so that the assigned sales territory is properly positioned within the marketplace; provide guidance and support in the retention of profitable business.

  • Ensure the assigned sales territory has implemented effective recruiting, staffing, employee development, performance management, and succession planning programs in Electrical; ensure a consistent focus on delivering high quality customer service.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate tools and training programs within the assigned sales territory to support the Electrical business growth.

Requirements

Minimum

  • 7 years’ experience: Progressively responsible business or wholesale distribution industry experience

  • High school diploma or GED

Preferred

  • 11 years’ experience

  • Four-year degree

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry

  • Knowledge of the Company's business, customers, suppliers, and external market conditions

  • Knowledge of the Electrical business

  • Knowledge of the Company's policies and procedures

  • Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques

  • Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and practices

Skills

  • Leadership and supervisory skills

  • Analytical and problem solving skills

  • Planning and organizational skills

  • Oral and written communication and presentation skills

  • Listening skills

  • Results orientation skills

  • Negotiation and mathematical skills

Abilities

  • Ability to leverage district and branch resources effectively

  • Ability to effectively supervise staff and achieve results through others

  • Ability to make quality fact-based decisions using appropriate information

  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers

  • Ability to be an effective member of and lead complex project teams

  • Ability to effectively use standard office applications software

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $110,000 - 148,000 annually. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program to support eligible drivers. This program allows you to choose and drive your own vehicle, rather than a company-assigned car, and your reimbursements can help you build equity in your vehicle over time. Please note that certain vehicle requirements, such as age and original MSRP, may impact your eligibility for tax-free reimbursement. More information about Graybar's FAVR reimbursement program will be shared upon hire.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

  • Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.

  • Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

  • Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts .

  • Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

  • Share in our success with P rofit Sharing Plans .

  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.

  • Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

  • Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

  • Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

  • Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

  • Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

  • Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program .

  • Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs .

  • And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,129 open Sales Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–148K/yr
  • California median$133–202K/yr165 salary ranges
  • US median$118–164K/yr1,332 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $129K, is 25% below the California median midpoint ($173K) — in the middle half of Sales Management salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 232 open Sales Management jobs in California and 2,129 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Sales Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,617 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 607 of the 2,129 open Sales Management jobs (29%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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