Account Specialist I

Donaldson Company • Bloomington, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. The Account Specialist I role plays an important role in Mobile Solutions working with OEM customers in a variety of ways. This role offers great opportunity for learning, growth, and development within the organization. This position works directly with internal teams as well as external customers in support of the Mobile Solutions Sales team. This role is suited for someone who is well organized and detail oriented. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing them to develop customer relationships resulting in profitable sales. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid scheduled at our Bloomington, MN office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year+ experience working in a customer-facing environment.
• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting large, key customers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Proficient in CRM and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain long-term customer relationships with focus on stellar customer experience.
• Prepare quotations for customers and ensure thorough and timely follow up with the customer.
• Prepare basic revenue performance analysis (price, margin, cost) and propose price.
• Complete internal sales tasks with limited direction from Account Manager/Supervisor.
• Receive and process customer inquiries in relation to pricing, lead-time, product offering, and complaints through efficient, prompt, and friendly professional communication.
• Support APD project tasks (streamline, derivative, import, paint & pack): internal and external meetings, follow-up, meet customers’ deadlines.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

What This Job Offers

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