Account Manager

DGI Supply; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone

Laptop

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

DGI Supply is seeking an Account Manager to grow an established territory in San Jose. You will call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and other stakeholders to uncover needs and present compelling solutions. The role emphasizes both retaining key accounts and winning new business.

You'll build a robust pipeline, negotiate terms, deliver quotes, and coordinate with suppliers to maximize revenue. Travel within the region is expected, with a focus on profitability and long-term customer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' outside sales experience.
• Metalworking/industrial/MRO experience required.
• Strong business acumen and proven sales record.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel often.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals by expanding existing accounts and opening new opportunities.
• Build and maintain an opportunity pipeline to drive revenue.
• Use consultative selling; call on customers and present solutions.
• Identify productivity gains and cost savings for customers.
• Partner with suppliers; conduct joint sales calls.
• Prepare quotes and proposals; negotiate terms and close deals.
• Provide training to customers on new products.
• Report competitive conditions and customer feedback.
• Travel within assigned territory.

Skills

Outside sales

Metalworking/industrial/MRO

Business acumen

CRM experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

CRM solutions

Job description

The Account Manager is responsible for growing an established territory and customer base by bringing in business, developing business relationships within existing accounts and driving new business opportunities. The Account Manager calls on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and others to determine their needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieving sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business opportunities
• Responsible for driving profitability within the region
• Build and maintain an opportunity pipeline to support revenue and territory growth goals within existing and new customers
• Utilizing a consultative selling technique, regularly make sales calls with current customers to maintain and grow the partnership; offer add-ons and products that may benefit the customer, suggestive alternative product solutions, introduce new items, demonstrates product features and uses and answers questions regarding product applications
• Aggressively pursues new business opportunities by researching and generating new leads with targeted businesses through various prospecting activities, including cold calling, canvassing, customer referrals and partner relationships
• Present vending solutions or integration opportunities
• Generate and follow up on quoting activity and proposals, following up, negotiating terms and closing deals
• Identify, present and document productivity gains and cost savings opportunities for customer base
• Cultivate and maintain solid, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
• Identify and help to develop strategies to grow business and forecast revenue
• Assist and resolve customer requests and/or problems in a prompt and professional manner
• Organizing and conducting training sessions for customers as well as introduce and demonstrate new products
• Report competitive conditions, observed customer financial weakness and customer feedback to management
• Work closely with suppliers to secure mutual business through joint sales calls
• Attend sales, product and other branch/company meetings
• Other duties as assigned
• Reports to the District Sales Manager

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5 years' outside sales experience
• Metalworking/industrial/MRO experience required
• Strong business acumen
• Proven track record in meeting sales goals, new account acquisition, account retention and account penetration (expanding sales within active accounts)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, and execute on agreed upon sales metrics
• Automated Procurement Systems experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and develop action plans
• Experienced in utilizing MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to include presenting and negotiating skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel often in the assigned territory
• Passionate, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Teamwork oriented
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; 2- or 4-year college degree preferred

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES:

• Competitive benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance options, FSA, 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Car allowance, cell phone and laptop
• Target Compensation: $100k-$140k annual salary

DGI Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to post-offer background checks and a drug screen.