Account Manager
Location: Calgary
Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 Base Salary + Commission
Benefits: Full Benefits Package + 2 Weeks' Vacation
Requirements: Valid Driver’s Licence and Access to a Reliable Personal Vehicle
The Opportunity
Our client is an established manufacturer and distributor serving customers across its industry with quality products and dependable service. With an ongoing focus on growth and customer relationships, they are looking for a driven Account Manager to expand their market presence, develop new business, and grow existing customer accounts.
You'll inherit an established book of business to manage and develop, while also having the opportunity to bring in new customers and expand your territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business: Proactively identify, prospect, and pursue new customers through cold calling, networking, referrals, in-person visits, and other creative business development strategies.
- Grow existing accounts: Manage and develop an established book of business by strengthening customer relationships, identifying additional needs, and increasing sales across existing accounts.
- Build a strong sales pipeline: Research target markets, identify prospective customers, and consistently generate new opportunities to support revenue growth.
- Manage the full sales cycle: Take ownership of opportunities from initial outreach and needs assessment through product presentations, quotations, negotiations, and closing the sale.
- Build customer relationships: Establish trust with decision-makers, understand their business challenges, and position the company's products and services to meet their needs.
- Collaborate internally: Work closely with internal sales, customer service, and other departments to ensure a positive customer experience and effective order execution.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B outside sales, business development, or account management.
- A creative approach to sales, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop strategies to reach new customers.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and remain accountable for results.
- A customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance winning new business and nurturing existing accounts.
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle for customer visits.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $50,000-$55,000, depending on experience.
- Commission-based earning potential tied to sales performance.
- Full benefits package.
- Two weeks of vacation.