Account Manager

Vestis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis seeks an Account Manager to identify and cultivate new product opportunities within an existing client base. The role focuses on prospecting, presenting programs, and meeting sales quotas.

You will penetrate current customers, secure contract renewals, and maintain detailed sales records while collaborating with the service department to communicate product details. Strong customer focus and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer oriented with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide high quality service in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic software.
• Self-motivated with problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Penetrate the current customer base and generate revenue through additional category adds (Uniforms, Workplace Supplies, Restroom Services, First Aid, Direct Sales).
• Secure contract renewals.
• Document customer information and maintain sales reports; communicate product details to the service department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to drive sales and identify new opportunities.
• Drive a systematic sampling program that leads to proposal generation.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to sell into the current customer base.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s/Associates degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview:

The Account Manager (AM) focuses on identifying and developing new product opportunities within the existing customer base. This role involves prospecting, presenting programs, and meeting sales quotas.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• The AM is expected to penetrate the current customer base and generate revenue through additional category adds – Uniforms, Workplace Supplies, Managed Restroom Services, First Aid and Direct Sales.
• The AM will also focus on securing contract renewals.
• Key responsibilities include documenting customer information, maintaining sales reports, and communicating product details to the service department.
• The AM is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to drive sales and identify new opportunities.
• Drive a systematic sampling program that leads to proposal generation.
• As a direct report to the Sales Manager, this position will collaborate with the Sales and Operations teams to sell into the current customer base.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be customer oriented and able to communicate effectively
• Ability to provide a high quality service within a fast-paced and physically challenging environment
• Goal driven and self-motivated to include problem solving skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Intranet)

Experience/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s/Associates Degree preferred
• Prior experience in Route Sales and/or Business to Business (B2B) sales preferred

License Requirements/Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License required

Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:

Safely lift and carry up to 30 lbs consistently