Account Manager

Airgas•Roanoke, VA

20h

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for an Account Manager in Roanoke, VA! We are looking for you! Base pay plus commission Monthly auto allowance Travel within assigned Territory and minimal overnight stays Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employmen t JOB SUMMARY: The Account Manager sells products to business and industrial establishments at customer's place of business by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
2 to 3 years of sales experience, preferably in industrial sales
Possess the technological capabilities and understanding to communicate in today’s business environment
Ability to listen, gain trust and bring to closure an action, project, resolution or sale with customers
Ability to utilize sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, determine appropriate approach and provide solutions
Ability to influence events to achieve goals beyond what is required
Ability to stay with a position or plan of action until desired result is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable
Self-motivated, possessing a high energy level and a desire to win
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maximizing sales in the established territory by growing sales within existing accounts, identifying and developing new accounts at a level consistent with company expectations
Communicate in an organized, clear and brief manner to effectively express ideas, plans, actions, projects, and engagements, which support customer business activity
Effectively organize a course of action to accomplish sales goals by identifying and classifying both existing & potential account opportunities by effective time management and planning
Develop and implement account penetration plans and strategies to include regular account business reviews for key customers to maximize sales at existing accounts
Identify individuals who can initiate an order or influence a buying decision
Maintain effective information management for all phases of selling activities, while establishing an action plan to maximize sales/margin
Consistently seeks new product knowledge and understands competitive environment
Fully integrating all product lines into accounts focusing on Adding Value supporting our Core Sales Philosophy