Account Manager

Johnstone Supply - The Ware Group; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a seasoned Account Manager to drive sales within the HVAC/R industry in Melbourne, FL. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive sales experience and technical expertise to align customer needs with the Johnstone Advantage services and products. Responsibilities include managing accounts, executing sales strategies, and maintaining strong relationships with contractors. Join a team that values growth, collaboration, and success, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about sales and HVAC/R, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Referral Program

Warehouse Safety Reward Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sales experience in HVAC/R or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and execute sales strategies to meet customer needs.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations to close deals effectively.

Skills

HVAC/R industry knowledge

Sales strategy execution

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

B.A. in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This position will serve the Melbourne, FL market.

This position is responsible for selling the Johnstone Advantage, a combination of our services and products, within a specified region or major geographical area. In this role, the incumbent aligns the customers’ needs with the services and products that Johnstone offers, with the goal of helping customers to Save Time and Make Money. The Account Manager is a seasoned sales professional who applies their expert technical knowledge and skills within the HVAC/R industry in order partner with our Contractors for supporting their success.

Manage assigned accounts by executing sales strategy, initiating contact with existing and potential customers, identifying their needs, and selling HVAC/R services and products that meet their needs. The above includes:

• Keeping customer information updated
• Managing individual contract and SKU pricing
• Preparing for sales calls specific to the needs of individual customers
• Tracking customer activity and trends
• Creating goals and forecasts per account
• Aligning customer needs with services available through the Ware Group’s Johnstone Advantage (e.g., inventory, customer service, warranty, ecommerce, delivery, etc.)

In conjunction with Sales and Marketing teams, determine market strategies and goals for products and services, targeted toward existing and new markets to achieve the company’s goals and objectives.

Follow up with each account to ensure they understand the marketing and promotional programs such as:

• Company-wide promotions
• Push of Regional Flyers
• Communication of “Manager’s Specials”

Annually, create a listing of at least five prospecting accounts in order to support the branch growth targets established. Creating goals and forecasts per account, following up on leads, developing pricing and various programs to drive growth objectives, and monitoring of sales activity are critical to the overall success of this endeavor.

Conduct business reviews on all top (twenty-five) accounts in the first quarter of each year. Document their needs and build a strategy to meet their needs.

Through internal/external training, maintain up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets. Work with product managers and vendors on field issues that include new products, high failure rates, large bid opportunities, and competitive pricing.

Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner by meeting established sales and revenue goals.

Monitor competitor products, sales, and marketing activities.

Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners. Represent the company at trade association meetings to promote products and services.

Participate in Marketing and Sales meetings, providing customer and product data, strategies, and opportunities.

Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and customers. This includes:

• Completion of weekly call reports
• Communicating inventory needs/changes to product managers and purchasing.
• Participation in marketing and sales conference calls.
• Periodic participation in various task force programs, as needed.

Identify technical training opportunities with customers.

Establish and maintain a consistent company image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.

Perform other duties as assigned. The Ware Group, LLC dba Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Internal Relationships

Interface, communicate and provide sales and industry knowledge to the Market Managers, Stores Managers, Pricing, Purchasing and Marketing Departments, and Branch Sales Teams on a regular basis.

External Relationships

Communicate, confer, and negotiate pricing and discounts with Customers.

Final Decision Maker

Recommend sales strategies and marketing plans for HVAC/R products and services. Research and recommend external/internal programs that will provide education and training programs for the HVAC/R product lines and industry to the customers.

Education, Work Experience & Specialized Skills or Knowledge

• High school degree or equivalent G.E.D. required; B.A. in business, marketing, supply chain, or related field preferred
• 8+ years related sales experience and/or training
• HVAC/R Industry or related wholesale industrial product experience required
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Must have demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
• Must have the ability to make business decisions by an analytical as well as creative process
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Environment / Working Conditions

Typical office environment working conditions at Branch Support and Branch facilities to attend meetings and frequent on-site visits to individual store and warehouse operations that require standing, walking, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Requires the ability to climb stairs to get to the second-floor office complex. Visual acuity required for reading, producing reports, or doing computer work for extended periods. Very limited physical exertion required in the course of daily activity. Auditory acuteness required to perform a heavy volume of telephone and personal contacts on an individual or group meeting level. High volume of personal business travel (automobile) of up to 80% on the local and state level.

Why the Ware Group?

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• EAP Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Warehouse Safety Reward Program

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).