Strategic Account Manager

Wesco • New York, NY

3h

About The Position

As a Strategic Account Manager, you will maintain client relationships with key target accounts that have a strategic impact on the long-term success of the organization. You will identify cross/up and repeat sales opportunities and will work to resolve any issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction. Wesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, creating a world that you can depend on. The company is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed, promoting a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, Wesco embraces the unique perspectives each person brings. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent required
• 5+ years proven sales experience in outside sales or 3+ years strategic account and/or sales management
• History of success maintaining and developing key relationships
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources
• Ability to understand where potential exists in assigned accounts and can recognize and create opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong client relationships
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office
• Self-starter and able to work efficiently under pressure
• Experience in executing in a matrix organization managing multiple stakeholders and projects
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with the Sales team to create and support the execution of the strategic account plans at key, named accounts.
• Drives new business development by researching, qualifying, contacting, presenting, and closing new clients based on an assigned territory or market segment.
• Continuously develops relationships with priority customer stakeholders, understands their key business issues, and recommends ways to deliver value.
• Liaison between the field and Global Accounts teams as it relates to pursuing new agreements, Value-Add/Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) commitments and increasing customer wallet-share.
• Maintains and manages a pipeline of opportunities at named accounts, including renewals, projects, and share improvement opportunities.
• Communicates customer activity, opportunity status, renewal status, and strategic plan progress to management.
• Participates in solution development efforts that best address customer needs.
• Engages supplier sales resources to enlist their support and create solutions.

Benefits

• participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan
• commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results
• paid time off
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees