Associate Account Manager

NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing in Winsted, MN is seeking an Associate Account Manager to join our Transportation & Infrastructure (Pole) Sales team. The Associate Account Manager is responsible for supporting the Sales Team in a best-in-class customer experience organization. Responsible for supporting day-to-day commercial interactions, pricing, purchase order validation and processing, and order development. Shares co-responsibility with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers for Millerbernd's overall success in the assigned territories.

Job Title: Associate Account Manager
Location: Winsted, MN - onsite role
Salary Range: $25.50 – 30.00 per hour (non-exempt)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Shift Schedule: Day shift Monday – Friday business hours
Shift Differential: Day shift - N/A

As a Associate Account Manager, you will:

• Support quotation generation using company pricing strategies
• Support all commercial order acceptance and development activities
• Escalate issues for win-win resolution internally
• Support standard office administrative duties
• Support sustained sales relationships with key decision makers and influencers through all levels of the organization
• Generate pricing schedules and quotations to existing sales channels in alignment with profitability goals
• Convert quotations to sales bookings and manage development of orders
• Provide best-in-class customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Respond timely to all customer inquiries via phone, email, and virtual meetings
• Maintain a balance between company policy and customer benefit in decision making
• Participate in team meetings to understand market demands and industry standards
• Provide the Voice of Customer through market feedback to the organization
• Utilize CRM functionality and capabilities to maximize market intel capture

Role qualifications as a Associate Account Manager:

• Preferred candidates will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in general business, marketing, or a technical field
• Two (2) or more years of experience with business to consumer or business to business sales or marketing, or other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered
• Confident, driven, and dynamic
• Motivated self-starter and derives energy from being productive
• Possesses a problem solving and winning attitude
• Basic skills in math, including fractions, decimals, and margin calculations
• Ability to handle multiple internal demands simultaneously
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills in English
• Adaptable to changing work priorities, and ability to change priorities without prior notification
• Collaborative approach with others as part of a high-performance team
• Familiarity with MS Office applications, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Why Millerbernd and Who We Are:
We strive to create the best opportunities for our employees. Here you can discover your potential, turn your ideas into reality and become a part of a team with skills and experience in various disciplines. At Millerbernd, you will enjoy a fulfilling and dynamic work environment, exclusive professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and competitive compensation.

Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Millerbernd Manufacturing Company, we offer a benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance: Choose from two high-quality plans, including PPO and High Deductible options, with company contributions to HSAs
• Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses

Income Protection

• Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to employees

Voluntary Benefits

• Optional Life and AD&D Insurance, Legal and Identity Protection, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement Savings

• 401(k) Plan: Employer matching contributions up to 4%, with immediate vesting

Incentive-Based Compensation

• Eligible employees are included in one of our incentive programs, designed to reward performance and align with company profitability and goals. Incentive program eligibility and payout specifics are determined by the role and shift schedule.

Work-Life Balance and Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support services
• Onsite Training Programs: Skill-building opportunities, including leadership development, welding classes, and language courses
• Uniform Subsidy for applicable role

Eligibility: Benefits are available to employees working 30 hours per week. The 401(k) plan is available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The Process:
After you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect to happen next:

• Your application will be reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, not a robot or computer software program.
• Once our team has reviewed your application and your skills, qualifications, and experience match what we are looking for, we will reach out to set up a phone interview.
• After we’ve had a chance to chat with you, we will pass your application and our notes on to the hiring manager. From here, the hiring manager will review the information and determine next steps.
• Next steps would include an on-site interview and tour of the facility to see what you could be doing here at Millerbernd Manufacturing. From here, the hiring manager would discuss the interview with the Team Lead (if applicable) and determine to move forward or not.

Throughout the process, you will receive communication from our Talent Acquisition Team regarding the status of your application and the next steps if applicable. On average, our hiring process takes 3-10 business days once your application is submitted.

Apply Now if this sounds like you!