Elkhart Plastics - Account Manager RV Segment

Myers Industries • Bristol, IN

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About The Position

Founded in 1933, Myers Industries has moved from a small storefront in Akron, Ohio to become a family of over 2,400 employees. Our One Myers team is made up of some of the most revered brands in the industry, including: Myers Tire Supply, Patch Rubber Company, Tuffy Manufacturing, Akro-Mils, Scepter, Buckhorn Inc, Jamco Products, Ameri-Kart and Elkhart Plastics. Our people are the engine behind our growth, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our success. We invite you to apply and consider joining our team as we drive our business forward. We would love to have you as part of the next chapter of our growth story! This individual must reside in the Indiana/Bristol area. Job Purpose This sales account manager works to develop new accounts for the company, Elkhart Plastics, as well as maintain and build upon the existing relationships already in the market. As a manufacturer with multiple locations, this individual will concentrate on the RV Industry selling directly to business customers. An understanding of the RV Industry is essential to the individual's success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, engineering or related field
• Excellent math and computer skills
• Prior experience with manufacturing sales required
• Five years’ experience developing business relationships
• Understanding or manufacturing technology
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to change direction as the market changes

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience selling RV Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain records for sales leads and progress status of accounts.
• Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities.
• Attend sales and/or trade meetings.
• Build relationships and identify the prospect's need for the products or services.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and to explain how specific products and services can meet these needs
• Answer customers' questions about prices, availability, and product uses
• Negotiate prices and terms of sale and service agreements
• Prepare sales contracts and submit orders for processing
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies and marketing information
• Achieving agreed upon sales targets
• Travel required 30%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level