Outside Sales Representative

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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
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The Role
Manage and grow a 20-30 account portfolio delivering against an $8-9M revenue budget. Build long-term customer and vendor relationships, identify growth opportunities, prepare proposals, negotiate pricing, attend meetings and trade shows, maintain CRM records, and collaborate with internal teams to meet sales targets.
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Outside Sales Representative

  • Wesco Anixter Security Branches
  • Brisbane, QLD 

The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of 20-30 existing customer accounts, with ownership of an $8-9 million revenue budget. This is a relationship-driven role focused on delivering value to customers, identifying growth opportunities, and building strong partnerships with both clients and vendors.

You will work closely with internal teams and supplier partners to provide tailored solutions, support customer requirements, and ensure long-term account success.
 

 Responsibilities: 

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of 20-30 existing customer accounts across your designated territory.
  • Achieve sales and revenue targets across an $8-9 million account portfolio.
  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for account growth through proactive engagement and solution-based selling.
  • Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and product presentations to customers.
  • Conduct price negotiations and manage commercial discussions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Work closely with vendor partners to strengthen relationships, maximise opportunities, and support joint business initiatives.
  • Attend customer meetings, industry events, networking functions, and trade shows as a representative of the business.
  • Collaborate with internal sales, operations, and support teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, activity reporting, and sales forecasting.
  • Participate in weekly sales meetings

About You
We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
 
You will ideally possess the following skills and experience:
 

  • Previous experience in a Sales Executive, Account Manager, Internal Sales, Business Development, or similar customer-facing role.
  • Industry experience within electronic security, electrical, technology, ICT, or a related technical environment will be highly regarded.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility and trust with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership and get things done.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to confidently present products, articulate value propositions, and identify customer needs.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts effectively.
  • A responsive, reliable, and self-sufficient working style.
  • A willingness to learn, develop product knowledge, and continuously improve.
  • Most importantly, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to customer success.

What We Offer

  • Career growth within a global, transformative Fortune 200 organisation 
  • Competitive salary package and performance incentives 
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment 
  • Opportunities to embed yourself in an exciting, fast‑evolving industry driven by innovation and digital transformation
  • High-impact work contributing to large scale projects across key sectors including transport, education, health, critical infrastructure and major commercial environments 
  • Employee programs, learning pathways, and real progression opportunities 

About Wesco Anixter

We build, connect, power, and protect the world.

Wesco Anixter represents the international go‑to‑market brand of Wesco, enabling us to combine the scale and resources of a global company with strong local knowledge and in‑country expertise.

Across ANZ, our footprint spans commercial sales and services for security, networking, datacom and telecom product solutions, as well as a manufacturer of unified video, access and security systems. This role sits within Wesco Anixter Security Branches (previously Central Security Distribution). 

In Australia, our security branches operate across 10 locations, featuring showrooms, trade counters and warehouse facilities that enable us to be a leading distributor of security equipment.  We employ over 170 staff and partner with the world’s top brands to deliver security technology solutions across access control, CCTV, alarms, monitoring, and systems integration.

About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.  ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. 

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

Skills Required

  • Previous experience in a Sales Executive, Account Manager, Internal Sales, Business Development, or similar customer-facing role
  • Industry experience within electronic security, electrical, technology, ICT, or a related technical environment
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility and trust
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with ownership mentality
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to confidently present products, articulate value propositions, and identify customer needs
  • Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and accounts
  • Responsive, reliable, and self-sufficient working style
  • Willingness to learn, develop product knowledge, and continuously improve
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to customer success

WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.

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The Company
Pittsburgh, PA
10,264 Employees

What We Do

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.

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