Account Manager - Industrial

Valin Corporation; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Account Manager to drive revenue and manage key accounts in various industrial sectors. This role requires a self-sufficient individual with a strong background in sales and a passion for nurturing client relationships. You will work closely with internal teams to provide exceptional customer service and leverage your expertise in industrial heat and filtration. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will be valued, and help shape the future of the industry while achieving your professional goals.

Benefits

Incentive Eligibility

Flexible Work Environment

Collaborative Workplace Culture

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High degree of knowledge in Industrial markets required.
• Experience in industrial heat, filtration, and fluid handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue for key heating suppliers in target accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Forecast and communicate sales progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Account Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Experience

Organizational Skills

Technical Presentations

Negotiation Skills

Education

Engineering or Business Degree

Extensive Sales Experience in Industrial Sector

Tools

Office 365

Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Platform

Job description

Account Manager - Industrial

Account Manager - Industrial

Apply locations VLN San Jose, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R251209

Summary:

The Account Manager must possess a high degree of knowledge within Industrial markets. The position requires ownership of assigned accounts in the targeted markets of Defense & Security, Government, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Aerospace, and Water Treatment. This role requires someone who is self-sufficient, comfortable working remotely, and is highly motivated to nurture and develop a key market vertical for Valin.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has an interest (experience preferred) in industrial heat, heat trace, filtration, and/or fluid handling products. The account manager must effectively leverage both internal and external resources for product and customer service support, thereby maximizing time spent generating revenue-producing opportunities. This individual will be supported by strongly resourced industrial process heat, process control, filtration, and automation teams who will assist with opportunity support and project management.

Immediate engagement with Defense & Security, Food & Beverage, Aerospace, and Water Treatment is a key focus of this sales position. Application knowledge for one or more of these industries is desired. Familiarity with essential principles in filtration, process control, and industrial heat is preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive Topline Revenue for key Heating suppliers in target accounts.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits.
• Develop ‘trusted advisor’ relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
• Work closely with Valin Customer Service teams to ensure delivery of a World Class Customer experience with a focus on increasing customer retention rate and providing an outstanding customer experience.
• Forecast, track and clearly communicate the progress of leads and opportunities, and quarterly and annual sales objectives to internal stakeholders via the Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Platform.
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales and mission-related goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and grow opportunities within assigned accounts and prospective accounts.
• Work closely with strategic vendors to ensure that both Valin, vendor, and customer needs are satisfied.
• Assist with challenging client requests or trigger internal escalations as needed.
• Provide technical presentations to clients related to Valin’s product lines and services.
• Exhibit the strategic and tactical ability to close sales at a high success rate.
• Effective management of a sizeable number of accounts and contacts located geographically across Northern California.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Engineering or business degree desired, but extensive sales experience in the industrial sector is also acceptable.
• Excellent organizational skills, efficient and detail-oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, to foster interaction within all levels of the organization, prospects, and customers.
• Experienced in obtaining, reviewing, and compiling customer bill of materials, engineering reports, and drawings.
• Skilled in operating a personal computer and Office 365 programs.
• Capable of pursuing multiple clients and opportunities with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work well in a highly energized environment, can handle distractions, and works as a team player.

Physical Capabilities and Requirements:

• Up to 50% overnight travel required (California and other Valin geography).
• Lifting: May have to inspect components and may need to lift up to 30 pounds.

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Why should you join Valin Corporation?

At Valin, we pride ourselves on providing complex and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers. Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart in the industry, making us a leader in delivering impactful results.

What truly makes us special is our workplace culture. We foster an environment that is collaborative, respectful, and inviting. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. Our team thrives on open communication and mutual support, creating a space where everyone can achieve their best.

Valin defines its value in the marketplace through innovation in business practices, a commitment to developing people, and the creation of unique service models for the benefit of our shareholders, customers, suppliers, and community. Our commitment to excellence, the embrace of responsibility, and honest accountability establishes our legacy of achievement that defines us as one of the best-managed companies in wholesale distribution.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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