Strategic Account Manager

The Gund Company • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Strategic Account Manager grows and manages key customer relationships within the switchgear market. The role combines technical sales, account management, and business development to identify opportunities, deliver customer-focused solutions, and drive profitable growth. The position offers autonomy to manage and grow a customer portfolio and involves working directly with industry-leading customers and technical applications in a collaborative culture focused on quality, service, and long-term success. Travel is required approximately 3–5 days per week, at least twice per month.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of technical sales and account management experience in the switchgear market.
• Proven success growing strategic accounts and developing new business.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing complex sales opportunities and customer relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic customer accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing relationships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technical applications and solutions.
• Develop and maintain a disciplined sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate business opportunities, and manage account profitability.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and customer service to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation.
• Profit-sharing based on company performance.
• Long-term incentive opportunities that reward sustained business growth and contribution.
• Autonomy to manage and grow your customer portfolio.
• Opportunity to work directly with industry-leading customers and technical applications.
• Collaborative culture focused on quality, service, and long-term success.

What This Job Offers

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