Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Job Description
Position: Account Manager (Outside Sales)Position Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $90,000 plus Commission
Location: Pocatello, Idaho 83201
The Account Manager/Outside Sales Representative will grow sales and increase company profits by cultivating current customers and recruiting new customers in both an inside/outside sales capacity. The Representative will increase profitability by promoting products and providing technical support within an assigned territory.
Job Duties:
• Identify, contact, provide quotes, and close orders on potential and targeted customers.
• Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling, up-selling, add-on sales, and offering promotional sales items as well as new products.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of our products, so that these products can be presented professionally to our customers and potential customers.
• Obtain knowledge of competition’s pricing provided to customers, along with their products, financial data, sales numbers, and profit margins.
• Participate with management in updating territory plan and set sales goals.
• Determine sales potential for new and existing customers through inquiry, observation, or periodical research.
• Prepare and conduct sales presentations of products to new and existing customers.
• Determine customer requirements and expectations to recommend specific products.
• Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
• Increase business and account base by finding and qualifying new business accounts using sales techniques to cross sell and up-sell.
• Assist clients with special requests and problems (supply information, resolve complaints, etc.)
• Visit job sites as needed to measure or provide client services.
• Gather competitive information and other market information regularly while interacting cooperatively with other members of the distribution team.
• Negotiate and establish pricing and terms according to the company’s requirements for customer and transaction profitability.
• Remain current on product and industry knowledge by attending sales meetings, supplier training, trade shows, or reading trade journals.
• Maintain technical and computer capability to effectively use contact management, distribution, and office software.
Job Requirements:
• Demonstrated success meeting sales goals and growing sales.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques.
• Delivers superior customer service.
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiation skills.
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience monitoring the marketplace to identify business opportunities.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Professional demeanor.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Technical expertise and knowledge of company products.
• Able to perform business math (basic algebra, compute rate, ratio, etc.)
• Able to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and distribution software.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in similar position (3 years preferred)
• Minimum 2 years in a progressive position (3 years preferred)
• Product/application experience strongly preferred.
• MSHA/OSHA certifications and training
• PPE required when visiting sites according to OSHA /MSHA requirements
Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Enrollment
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ability to set up a Flexible spending Account.
Education:
- HS Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
For more information regarding this position: Please contact Marva Walker at [email protected]
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