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Strategic Account Manager Multi-Tenant Data Center

Graybar


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready

As a Strategic Account Manager you will develop and implement strategy for increasing sales and profits with strategic customers and call on Corporate accounts and others as assigned.

Important: A 2 week training will take place in Saint Louis MO upon hire.

In this role you will:

  • Use strategic and tactical application of account strategy across various sites and divisions
  • Coordinate needs of specific customers
  • Train districts branches and Field Account Managers as required
  • Identify opportunities at assigned accounts and communicate those opportunities to appropriate personnel
  • Develop key relationships with assigned accounts
  • Coordinate activities with key suppliers

What you bring to the table:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in progressively more responsible sales marketing and/or operating experience
  • Previous Account Representative experience preferred
  • 4 year degree preferred
  • Experience with sales marketing and operating processes
  • Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques; pricing strategies and techniques
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to make oral and written presentations to to all levels of audiences of different sizes and makeup
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Ability to execute plans on time on budget and achieve successful results
  • Extensive travel required

Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $110000 annually depending on position is also incentive eligible based on specific and relevant business metrics.

TheValue 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 Visionand Prescription Drugbenefits.

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

  • Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

  • Enjoy our Disability Benefitsat no cost to you.

  • Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

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

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

  • Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidaysthroughout the year.

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

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

  • Predictable Work Schedulesto 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 Perksthat 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 its 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.

Thats 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 whats next for you.

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Required Experience:

IC


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Graybar is a leading North American distributor of high-quality electrical, communications, and data networking products, specializing in related supply chain management and logistics services.

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