Account Representative I

Genuine Parts Company; Dean Acres (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is looking for an Account Representative I in Dean Acres, Mississippi. This role focuses on building customer relationships and increasing revenue through both new business generation and development of existing accounts. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include interacting with customers, preparing quotes, and delivering sales presentations. Genuine Parts Company offers an excellent benefits package including healthcare and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of industrial products such as power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Increase revenue through generation of new business and development of existing accounts.
• Generate new leads by networking and cold calling.
• Interact with customers to maintain satisfaction.
• Prepare customized quoting based on complex requirements.
• Deliver effective sales presentations ensuring technical requirements are met.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial products

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of key sales principles

Ability to multitask and manage time well

Ability to influence customers

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Account Representative I

SUMMARY

The Account Representative I is primarily responsible for building or expanding their book of business through converting competitors' business and expanding their assigned medium-sized accounts to become large accounts. This role fosters customer satisfaction by maintaining customer contact and managing customer expectations.

JOB DUTIES

• Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• Generates new leads by networking, cold calling, researching various directories and internet sites.
• Routinely interacts face‑to‑face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintains satisfaction.
• Understands complex requirements from customers for preparation of customized quoting.
• Delivers effective sales presentations and ensures technical requirements are met.
• Assists with on‑site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
• Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proficient understanding of key sales principles and best practices.
• Ability to influence customers, while maintaining healthy relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
• Ability to multitask and manage time well.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel required. May be required to be on‑call nights or weekends, depending on need.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license required. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.