Account Specialist

Motion Industries (MOT); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking an Account Specialist in the Chicago area to drive sales growth by developing new business and expanding existing accounts. You will partner with Account Representatives to deliver deep product knowledge and educate customers through technical presentations.

The role requires traveling to client sites, presenting customized solutions, and coordinating with vendors to meet technical requirements and close deals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence customers and maintain relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by generating new business and expanding existing accounts.
• Interact face-to-face with customers to build strong relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare customized quotes by understanding complex customer requirements.
• Deliver sales presentations and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and coordinate vendor resources to close sales.

Skills

Communication skills

Influence customers

Initiative

Multitasking

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Account SpecialistSUMMARY: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 DUTIESIncreases 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 & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED. Typically requires industry and sales experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESKnowledge 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 ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoCOMPANY 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.COMPENSATION: Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.Salary is up to $150,000 annuallyNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!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.