VP National Datacom

Summary
The VP National Datacom will lead Rexel USA in successfully developing and executing the national Datacom and Low Voltage strategy and offer plan across Rexel USA regions and banners. Works directly with the regions and designated Datacom Low Voltage Business Development Directors to establish and assist in the regional execution and development of the strategy for their respective geographies. VP National Datacom works closely with our supplier partners to continually develop Rexel's offer plan and leverage our national position to maximize the benefits of the program and our vendors assistance.

What You'll Do

• Lead efforts for developing our National Datacom strategy within the regions and our vendor community
• Assist with regions in developing specific strategy based on opportunities and structure and commitment of region and banners
• Establish the datacom community and develop regular cadence of communication and information sharing to assist efforts of progress
• Work with sourcing community and commercial leadership to establish our national product and service offering for datacom
• Assists with marketing efforts to publicize and broadcast Rexel's Datacom and Low Voltage initiative and strategy to maximize external and internal engagement
• Provide regular updates to the business and regional leadership on progress and results (Sales/profitability)
• Communicate new offers, best practices, challenges, and opportunities across the business
• Lead efforts for national trade shows and NAED events representing Rexel USA and our goals and ambitions
• Establish 3-5 year road map of sales and profitability, investment needs and overall performance expectations
• Work closely with our partner community assisting regions with comprehensive training programs and national content
• 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
• 10+ years of experience within the Datacom Low Voltage market segment
• Electrical Distribution selling and/or management leadership experience
• Datacom selling and/or management leadership experience
• New market development experience preferred with executing regional or national strategy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive datacom and low voltage, AV, security, telecom product and manufacturer knowledge
• Electrical product knowledge
• Strong communication skills (ability to effectively communicate in the board room or at the field level)
• Strong Leadership skills - Lead from the front, inclusive leadership characteristics

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 None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Frequently - 21% to 50%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position None
• 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 shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one's self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally - up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment None
• 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 75 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."