Account Manager
The Account Manager is responsible for increasing sales by developing and maintaining relationships with customers and clients in specified geographical territory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and establish contact with prospective customers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers.
- Attend industry trade shows and events.
- Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales.
- Generate and submit sales reports to management.
- Develop and own the annual territory sales plan, collaborating with the Director of Sales.
- Qualify prospects within assigned sales territory to build a pipeline to meet sales goals.
TRAINING:
The Account Manager will progress through training designed to provide exposure to all aspects of the sales process. During the first-year training will be provided in the following areas:
- Customer-related interactions including order management, opportunity creation, and closing business.
- Territory management, potential customer development, and targeting of specific accounts.
- Product and industry knowledge.
- Identifying new customers and opportunities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management/Administration, Communication or related field required.
- Internship or related work experience preferred.
- 1-3 years experience in sales desirable.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability in meeting sales objectives.
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities (and experience).
- Willingness to travel for trade shows, demonstrations and customer meetings.
Proven leadership skills. - Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (Salesforce preferred).
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:
- Self-discipline and time-management skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Superior written and spoken communication skills.
- Tact and professionalism.
- Desire to build a sales career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.