Account Manager - Outside Sales - Quad Cities Area

Chicago Tube And Iron Company; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube and Iron Company, Milan, IL, is seeking an Account Manager for Outside Sales to oversee the Quad Cities area. The role focuses on managing quotes, orders, and inventory for the branch, selling tubing, bar, pipe, and related products.

The position requires at least 2 years of college toward a 4-year degree or equivalent sales experience, with proven account management and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 years of college toward a 4yr degree in a related field and/or a minimum two years of work experience in industrial sales required, with steel distribution sales experience preferred.
• 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Increase revenue in targeted accounts through sale of tubular, bar, pipe, valve and fittings plus value-added services.
• Service and manage existing customers (quotes, PO’s, inventory, challenges).
• Prepare and submit regular customer-focused reports.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through industry publications, networks, and events.
• Assist in inventory management and significant quote opportunities.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation

Closing sales

Presentation skills

Customer service

Education

Two years college toward a 4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Account Manager - Outside Sales - Quad Cities Area

Regular Full-Time Milan, IL, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 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 Quad Cities 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 4yr 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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