Account Manager

9051 Advanced Control Solutions & Automation, Inc. • Charlotte, NC

72d

About The Position

Account representatives – do not pass up this opportunity for a great new job that combines client management with a consultative sales process for a global industrial distribution company. Partnering with 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative and reliable industrial products. Since 1923, we have been committed to always having the right part in stock and always getting it to the customer when they need it. We are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to help us maintain that commitment as we continue to grow. This is a relationship-based sales role. Build your book of business as you develop an established territory and customer base. All earnings are uncapped – your income is limited only by your ability to network and prospect for new customers and to grow your existing accounts. If you have a background in industrial distribution and are the kind of person who can talk with everyone from the CEO to the maintenance man on the shop floor and the purchasing agent, we want to talk with you!

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years proven outside industrial sales experience with a preference in pneumatics, machine vision and/or robotics.
• Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong desire to succeed, and sense of urgency.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal), good English grammar.
• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow your territory by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts.
• Call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach.
• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services.
• Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions.
• Organize training sessions for customers.
• Survey market and competitive conditions.
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related matters.
• Up to 40% overnight travel may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees