The position of VMI Sales Specialist will be based out of our Naperville, IL location!

Summary
The VMI Sales Specialist is responsible for enhancing and improving service levels on existing 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

• 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

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, demonstrated 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

• High School or GED    
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience

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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Constantly – at least 51%

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 position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder 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

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds None
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None

“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.”