Account Manager

BLACKHAWK INDUSTRIAL OPERATING CO • Peoria, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

BlackHawk Industrial provides the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions. We believe in the importance of local relationships with our customers. Our employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of our customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We distinguish ourselves as the #1 choice of industrial manufacturers in need of Technical Service and Production Savings. We are BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE, and SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE. Total compensation includes Salary + Annual Incentive. This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing, including cannabis.

Requirements

• High levels of product knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competent with the use of computer software specific to the operation
• High School diploma required
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar position required in Industrial Sales

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Previous sales or customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing customer relationships
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of products
• Present products to customers
• Follow through with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Identify and prioritize all existing and prospective customers within his/her territory and keep mailing list current
• Study product information, attend seminars, supervise tests of products
• Attend and contribute to company sales meetings and technical sessions
• Provide customers with all literature and promotional materials they need to enhance their productivity
• Provide the General Manager with information from the market regarding trends, new products, market share in existing and potential accounts
• Proactively solve problems for customers
• Build and sustain positive customer relationships
• Provide and coordinate technical support as needed
• Support and expand onsite sales and service
• Communicate customer and market issues to company management
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform all work in accordance with ISO processes and procedures
• Personally exhibit, recruit and coach associates consistent with Core Behaviors
• Responsible for promoting culture of safety

Benefits

• Health Insurance BCBS of OK HDHP
• HSA with Employer match (must meet criteria)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan and Company Match
• FSA (Full FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent FSA)
• Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company paid basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life and AD&D/Dependent life
• Ancillary Critical Illness Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Accident Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Includes concierge services and travel assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Gym Reimbursement
• Quarterly Wellness challenge with a chance to win money or prizes
• Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees