Account Manager

DGI Supply; Texas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company laptop provided

Health insurance

Job summary

Groves Industrial Supply is seeking an Account Manager to grow an established territory and customer base in the Gulf Coast region. You will develop relationships within existing accounts and drive new business by understanding customer needs and offering productive solutions.

The role requires handling calls across engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and other stakeholders, with a focus on profitability and long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience.
• Metalworking/industrial/MRO experience required.
• Strong business acumen and proven sales track record.
• Experience with CRM and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals by growing existing customers and opening new business opportunities.
• Drive profitability within the region and manage a sales pipeline.
• Perform consultative selling and regular sales calls; present add-ons and new items.
• Generate quotes, negotiate terms and close deals with customers.
• Develop strategies to grow revenue and forecast sales.

Skills

Outside sales

MRO experience

CRM experience

MS Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

The Account Manager at Groves Industrial Supply 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.

Since opening our doors in Houston, Texas in 1972, Groves Industrial has been a trusted partner for key industries throughout the Gulf Coast. We strive to provide world-class service to help you select and use the best products available on the market today. With over 100 years of combined sales experience, we’re more than a supplier—we’re your ally in success. Learn more at www.grovesindustrial.com .

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
• May perform replenishment duties for vending machines at their assigned customer accounts
• 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 provided
• Target Compensation: $100k-$120k salary first year (second year move to a commission plan with greater earnings potential)

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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Customer Focus

Novice

Teamwork

Novice

Passion

Novice

Adaptable

Novice

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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