Account Manager, Government

W. W. Grainger; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

is seeking a results-driven outside sales professional to drive revenue and expand relationships across military and government accounts. The role requires field-based engagement in the Waco/Killeen area multiple days per week and a strong understanding of inventory, forecasting, and value-based selling. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of direct outside sales experience or military exposure in supply chain, and can articulate financial concepts and total cost of ownership

Qualifications

• Direct outside sales experience or military experience in supply chain.
• Knowledge of sales forecasting and opportunity management.
• Ability to articulate business drivers and total cost of ownership concepts.
• Ability to close sales with customers and manage objections.
• Willingness to be in the field with customers in the Waco/Killeen area four to five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer goals and remain alert to changing customer needs, keeping operations up and running.
• Demonstrate knowledge of market data and resources to respond to developments in the customer's business.
• Support managed inventory tasks to grow sales within assigned accounts, including military bases.
• Explain Grainger's Value Proposition and provide solutions to grow profitable sales.
• Develop account strategies and conduct regular business reviews for military customers.

Skills

Outside sales

Military experience in supply chain

Sales forecasting

Communication tech savvy

Negotiation

Financial concepts

Solution selling

Field sales travel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $57,300.00 – $95,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to % or $27,200.00, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Maximize revenue for designated account package including military bases by growing sales within existing accounts, developing new accounts at a level consistent with or exceeding company expectations

You Will

• Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs, keeping their operations up and running efficiently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business
• Responsible for support of managed inventory tasks to lead greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results.
• Understand Grainger's Value Proposition and explain to customers, providing solutions to grow profitable sales
• Establish customer and market priorities to execute a strategic course of action to accomplish sales goals
• Develop and implement account strategies to include regular business reviews for primarily military customers to maximize sales
• Demonstrate full compliance to company sales and pricing guidelines
• Use all resources and technical support available
• Document, analyze, and understand impact of customer focused activities to increase productivity and sales within assigned customer accounts including DOC and military bases.

You Have

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years direct outside sales experience or military experience in supply chain, inventory management or similar
• Knowledge of sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning
• Technological capabilities and understanding to communicate in today's business environment
• Ability to bring to close an action, project, resolution or sales with customers
• Ability to articulate business drivers, understand financial and total cost of ownership concepts with all levels of the organization
• Ability to use sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions
• Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue
• Ability to be in the field with customers in the Waco Killeen areas field four to five days a week.

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