Account Manager - Outside Sales - Locust, NC

Chicago Tube & Iron Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube & Iron Company is hiring an Account Manager - Outside Sales in Locust, NC. This full-time position involves managing quotes, orders, and inventory, focusing on increasing sales of steel tubing, bar, pipe, and other related products in the Charlotte region. Candidates should have at least 2 years of college education or equivalent work experience in industrial sales, with a preference for steel distribution knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, alongside strong account management and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 years of college towards a degree in a related field.
• Minimum two years of work experience in industrial sales required.
• Experience in steel distribution sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Increase revenue in targeted accounts through sales.
• Service and manage existing customers.
• Prepare and submit customer focused reports.

Skills

Account management

Negotiating and closing sales

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service

Education

At least 2 years of college toward a 4-year degree

Job description

Account Manager - Outside Sales - Locust, NC

Regular Full-Time Locust, NC, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Chicago Tube and Iron Company is a leader in the metals distribution and fabrication industry. We are an established company with an impressive record of profitability and growth.

The Account Manager is responsible for managing quotes, orders, and inventory for the general branch. This includes the sale of steel tubing, bar, pipe, value & fitting products. The Account Manager will also be the point person for selected accounts and will be tasked with increasing sales and enhancing profit margins. The Account Manager will oversee the Charlotte region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increase revenue in targeted accounts through the sale of tubular, bar, pipe, valve and fitting products, as well as value‑added services such as production cutting, laser fabrication, bending, welding, and kitting.
• Service and manage existing customers (quotes, PO’s, inventory, customer challenges).
• Prepare and submit regular customer focused reports.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through the use of industry publications, personal networks, and participation in steel industry associations and events.
• Assist in the management of inventory as well as significant quote opportunities.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of at least 2 years of college toward a 4‑year degree in a related field and/or a minimum two years of work experience in industrial sales required, with experience in steel distribution sales highly preferred (stainless steel experience a definite plus).
• The successful candidate should have proven skills in account management, negotiating and closing sales, and conducting face‑to‑face presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is also required.
• Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Occasionally exposed warehouse working conditions and surroundings, while wearing the required PPE.

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