Account Manager

Ryan Fireprotection • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Account Manager is responsible for department sales through business development and management of existing accounts. The role builds and maintains client relationships to secure new service agreements and pursue additional opportunities with existing customers. Success requires close collaboration with colleagues and proactive participation in continuing education each month. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, with occasional travel to the company's office in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and driven, with the ability to multitask and consistently drive efforts.
• Ability to communicate proactively with the Sales Manager and colleagues about the account portfolio to forecast performance and exceed client expectations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Three to five years of successful sales experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fire protection experience is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan individual sales activity and manage the sales funnel to accurately forecast performance and achieve monthly targets for new accounts, conversion sales, and client meetings.
• Proactively manage new and existing customers to meet sales goals and strengthen the Ryan Fireprotection brand.
• Enter all sales activity into CRM tools, such as ZoHo, consistently and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a general understanding of contract terms and language.
• Participate in industry organizations and related activities, including mentoring new representatives when experience permits, trade shows, networking events, company events, and customer-site visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed