Inside Account Manager, USAF

W S DARLEY & CO•Itasca, IL

5d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inside Account Manager USAF is responsible for assisting Outside Sales Representatives in processing driven sales opportunities through the entire ordering/booking phases, identifying new opportunities in assigned territories and relationship development with both customers and vendor partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, though prior military or government experience may be substituted at hiring manager's discretion
5 years of sales experience, non-call center telephone sales desired
5 years of customer service experience
5 years experience MS Office, particularly Excel & Outlook
2 years experience with a Customer Relationship Management program
Knowledge of tactical equipment, military, or federal agencies
Knowledge of government contracts (TLS, OTA, COTS, FEDMALL, GSA, etc.)
Knowledge of JDE Enterprise System
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM and its purpose
Must be able to creatively assess problems and provide solutions
Must be able to operate in a completely unscripted environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be willing and able to talk to new people with ease
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and organized, able to manage competing priorities with relative comfort

Responsibilities

Assist and support assigned Outside Sales Representatives through the entire order process including, but not limited to: Lead identification; Quoting; Order entry; Customer service; Expediting; Follow up.
Conduct an accuracy assessment of orders before routing to Purchasing Department.
Build cross- functional relationships within Darley Defense to execute Bookings and Closed Sales.
Manage customer service requests.
Assess customer situations, develop options and deliver solutions.
Conduct discovery calls with Current Accounts to expand sales.
Assist assigned Sales Representatives in generating and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities (in Salesforce.com Customer Relationship Management (CRM)) to achieve individual annual goals.
Utilize Salesforce to manage and analyze customer interactions and contact data throughout the customer lifecycle.
Develop personal relationships with Customers and Vendors to help understand customer preferences, habits, and actions.
Work with vendors to negotiate preferred pricing & delivery.
Assist with capturing the Dealer of Record and sending to Vendor Relations for situational awareness.
Advise Customers on selection of proper Funding or Contract Vehicles.
Respond to requests via phone, email, or in person meetings expeditiously.
Understand assigned sales territory and conduct research for new sales territories.
Conduct prospect calling to find new customers and contacts within assigned territories