Account Specialist

Genuine Parts Company; Chesapeake (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking an Account Specialist to drive sales by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing accounts within an assigned territory. The role works with Account Representatives to deliver in-depth knowledge of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and experience in sales within the industrial sector. Strong communication, product knowledge, and the ability to quote complex requirements are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industry and sales experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply sales principles and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• Routinely interactions 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 local customers to identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales.
• Provides technical support as required.
• Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm

Sales principles

Influence customers

Initiative

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The Account Specialist drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role partners with Account Representatives within an assigned territory to deliver deep knowledge within a product group. The Account Specialist provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.

JOB DUTIES

• Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• 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.
• Ensures technical requirements for the customer are met.
• Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
• Works with local customers to identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales.
• Provides technical support as required.
• Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED. Typically requires industry and sales experience.

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.

COMPANY INFORMATION

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

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.