Account Manager - Northeast Columbia, SC Area

Knight's Companies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in concrete manufacturing is seeking an Account Manager in the Northeast Columbia, SC area. This role involves driving sales through relationship building and providing top-notch customer service, along with executing the company's sales strategy. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and relevant construction industry experience, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in construction industry experience preferred.
• Experience in budget preparation and contract negotiation is essential.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Sales promotion and customer relationship management.
• Prepare quotes and monitor order production.
• Resolve customer complaints efficiently.

Skills

Customer-focused philosophy

Excellent people skills

Communication

Budget preparation

Contract negotiation

Mathematics skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Account Manager - Northeast Columbia, SC Area

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This position is responsible for the promotion and sales of ready-mix concrete products through the execution of company sales strategy, building and cultivating relationships with existing and potential customers, and identifying needs and selling appropriate products to meet those needs, while representing and promoting the values and mission of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety and environmental policies and procedures without exception.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures while promoting and adhering to company values.
• Prepare customer quotes providing information on pricing in accordance with the established pricing matrix, quality of products, and services.
• Place orders with the appropriate department and monitor production and delivery of orders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key and target accounts to ensure total customer satisfaction, business partnerships and growing levels of commercial, residential and/or utility activity.
• Consult with corporate management to plan business objectives, coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.
• Develop and execute a plan to maintain contact with customers within assigned territories to ensure customer satisfaction and build strong personal relationships with company owners and other key personnel with products and services and to develop additional needs.
• Troubleshoot customer complaints/problems regarding billing, quality, quantity, and service.
• Provide efficient resolutions to instill customer satisfaction.
• Assist the Billing and Credit departments in resolving account issues.
• Actively participate in networking events and trade associations, and area chambers to promote Company products and services. Entertain customers to develop and enhance effective customer relations.
• Assist customers and Quality Control in expediting required mix design submittals.
• Perform project research and review concrete specifications to submit to quality control for verification and approval prior to bidding projects.
• Develop an understanding and monitor the performance of each contractor in areas such as credit, pricing, delivery efficiency and purchasing habits. Assist the accounting department with billing issues and collections on customer accounts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ construction industry experience, preferably in the target market.
• Excellent people skills and customer-focused philosophy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all operations levels.
• Must have experience in budget and goal preparation, contract negotiation and program development.
• Computer proficiency to include Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Have good mathematics skills including use of feet, inches, and fractions.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence.

Physical Demands:

• Can kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, bend, twist, reach, and feel.
• Can sit, stand, walk, stoop, write, push, and pull.

Knight’s Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Construction, Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, and Building Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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