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Outside Sales Representative roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, not just a temporary work authorization.
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Company Description
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
Job Description
We are looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our Rexel, USA team in Lynchburg, VA!
Summary:
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the sales and marketing efforts with the objective of increased profitable sales through creating, building, and maintaining high quality relationships with new and existing customers. Utilize company digital tools and company products and services to connect with consumers, develop creative solutions, generate sales volume, and provide the highest level of customer service.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for selling, marketing, promoting, and demonstrating products. Effectively communicate the features and benefits of our product offering
- Increase business by generating sales to new customers and by selling additional products to existing customers
- Collaborate with leadership, team members, and suppliers in planning, tracking, and implementing sales strategies and developing new markets
- Assist customers with product selection and application utilizing knowledge, internal specialists, as well as supplier representatives
- Establish and maintain customer relationships
- Learn and evaluate customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences in order to present a unique solution to each customer tailored to their business objectives and needs
- Collaborate with customers and team members for product quotations and provide ongoing communication throughout the customer's purchasing lifecycle
- Work with management, credit, and customers to resolve payment issues promptly
- Gather and report to management information regarding the company, competitors, pricing, products, and current and future market trends
- Actively participate in professional development to improve professional selling skills and maintain technical capabilities. Participate in company training/development, special promotions, sales meetings, supplier seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal and product knowledge
- Maintain accurate and timely records including sales call schedules and expense reports
- Coordinate sales calls with vendors to introduce and demonstrate products, identify customer needs, and promote product and service solutions
- Utilize and champion digital tools, customer solutions and services to gain a competitive advantage
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
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, demonstrate 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.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of sales or electrical industry experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- High School or GED - Required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs
- Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence
- Product and application knowledge essential
- Highly self-motivated
- Familiar with Microsoft Office as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management Tools (CRM)
Additional Information
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 - Constantly – at least 51%
- 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 shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself 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 - Occasionally – up to 20%
- 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 Demands:
- Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment:
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%
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.
For the state of Virginia only, the pay range is $80,000 to $100,000 with opportunity for commission-based compensation, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Outside Sales Representative
Document your sales credentials strategically
Gather performance records, quota attainment letters, and territory management experience before applying. PERM requires your employer to define the role's minimum requirements, so your background must cleanly match whatever degree and experience the job posting lists.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Outside Sales Representative roles at companies that have previously filed PERM applications in your industry. Employers already familiar with the DOL process move faster and make fewer errors that delay your I-140 filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Outside Sales Representative openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have sponsored green cards for this role before. Filtering by sponsorship history saves months of outreach to companies that have no PERM experience.
Clarify degree equivalency before the PERM audit stage
If your bachelor's degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer drafts the PERM job description. A three-year foreign degree may satisfy EB-3 requirements, but only if the evaluation is on file when DOL audits the application.
Negotiate sponsorship timing into your offer letter
Ask employers to begin the prevailing wage determination with OFLC Wage Search before you accept the offer. PERM timelines run 12 to 24 months before you can file the I-140, so starting early protects your status if you're transitioning from an H-1B visa or OPT.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your role
Most Outside Sales Representative positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. If your role requires an advanced degree or you have strong professional credentials, ask your employer to evaluate EB-2 eligibility with USCIS before filing the I-140.
Green Card Outside Sales Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Outside Sales Representative role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Outside Sales Representative positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. EB-2 may apply if the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has strong professional credentials. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for sales roles?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work period. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and many nationalities outside India and China face no significant priority date backlog. PERM certification adds 12 to 24 months to the front of the process, but the result is a permanent immigration benefit rather than a status that must be renewed every few years.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Outside Sales Representative role at the prevailing wage determined through OFLC Wage Search. The job requirements in the PERM application must match what your employer genuinely needs. Any discrepancy between the posting and your background can trigger a DOL audit and delay your case by six months or more.
How do I find Outside Sales Representative jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lets you filter Outside Sales Representative openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies with prior PERM filings in your industry means you're starting conversations with employers who already understand the process, reducing the risk of losing a sponsorship commitment after you've accepted an offer.
Does the O*NET classification for Outside Sales Representative affect my green card eligibility?
O*NET classifies Outside Sales Representative roles under Job Zone 3, which typically signals a two-year degree or vocational training as the baseline. For EB-3 sponsorship, your employer must justify requiring a four-year bachelor's degree in the PERM job description. If the O*NET profile doesn't align with your employer's stated requirements, DOL may request documentation during the audit phase.