Account Manager in Training - Industrial Process Equipment Distribution
About The Position
Carotek, a SunSource company, is seeking energetic and self-driven recent college graduates for a technical sales training program. This program offers the opportunity to learn about Carotek's products, customers, culture, and territories, while developing a unique sales process. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be promoted to an Account Manager role. The training program is paid and will prepare individuals for a successful career in technical sales, covering product knowledge (instrumentation, industrial valves, pumps, blowers, process skids, mechanical equipment, etc.) and sales techniques (cold calling, decision-maker communication, sales pitches, closing deals, customer needs assessment). Upon completion, trainees will be assigned a territory in the Southeastern United States (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, or Georgia) and promoted to Account Manager. The role then becomes 100% hybrid, involving work from a home office and weekly customer visits. The primary function of the role is to identify customer decision-makers, share and gather information, and deliver sales talks via telephone to develop and grow sales with new and existing customers. Training will occur at the Business Development Center in Matthews, NC, for one to two years, potentially leading to a lucrative career in outside or inside sales.
Requirements
- Have a desire to pursue a career in technical sales
- Possess a technical aptitude and enjoy solving problems
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, including Engineering Technology, or a Business related major. (Other majors will be considered as well)
- Strong selling, communication, problem solving, and excellent time management skills
- Willingness to relocate to a territory in SC, TN, NC, GA, or VA after completion of training program in Charlotte, NC
Nice To Haves
- Telephone sales experience or previous sales internship in an industrial environment preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Increasing Carotek’s name recognition with new and existing customers via outbound calls
- Identifying new business opportunities through the use of sales management tools, networking and cold calling
- Identifying decision makers and cultivating relationships in the technical manufacturing field
- Discussing technical products and services with new and existing customers
Benefits
- Paid training program
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Continuous learning programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
