Account Manager

Seeking a US Veteran, Guardsman, Reservist, and/or Military Spouse to apply for an Account Manager opportunity with our client, a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. The Account Manager plays a vital role in developing and strengthening relationships with customers, identifying needs and opportunities across product lines, and delivering value while driving business growth. High School Diploma, degree in engineering, business, or related field OR 2 years sales/service/industrial distribution experience, strong knowledge of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor systems, and the ability to travel within an assigned territory required.

Pay: $60K base salary with commission, car allowance, and fuel and mileage reimbursement.

Working Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility

· Road Warrior – on road 4 days/week within an 80 miles radius of Edwardsville, IL. Occasional after-hours customer support as needed * No Overnights*

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Promote and sell company products, systems, and services to new and existing customers.
• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to exceed sales and gross profit targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sales prospects, existing customers, and internal teams through consistent onsite and virtual communication.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to deliver value-added solutions that drive revenue and customer success.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Provide ongoing communication to customers, including business reviews, order status updates, pricing, and on-time delivery.
• Utilize CRM for effective pipeline management and call note activity.
• Maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• US Veteran, Guardsman, Reservist, and/or Military Spouse highly encouraged.
• 2 years of sales, service, or industrial distribution experience OR degree in engineering, business, or related field required, a college degree in Industrial Distribution or related field preferred.
• 4 years of proven outside industrial sales experience, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor systems are highly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate tools and machinery required.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory, required.
• Valid driver’s license, Clean MVR, background check, and drug screening required.

Easterseals DC MD VA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Veteran, Guardsman, Reservist, and/or Military Spouse? If so, please specify:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• sales, service, and/or industrial distribution: 2 years (Required)
• proven outside industrial sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Edwardsville, IL (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Edwardsville, IL (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $60,000