Commercial Account Manager/Los Angeles CA

Milliken & Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,593 - 116,149; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based incentive program

Company leased vehicle

Job summary

A major flooring solutions provider is looking for a Commercial Account Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves managing contract sales and acquiring new accounts, with a focus on the commercial interiors industry. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a proven track record in sales. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies and maintaining customer relationships. A competitive compensation structure includes salary, commission, and company vehicle. Ideal candidates are self-starters with at least 3 years of sales experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct sales experience is required.
• Candidates should possess strong personal presence.
• Must be a self-starter with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed all revenue and growth goals assigned.
• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies.
• Manage and develop new and existing accounts.

Skills

Direct sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

B.S./B.A.

Job description

Position Title

Commercial Account Manager/Los Angeles, CA

Compensation

For this account manager position, the compensation structure includes a recoverable draw against commission. The draw range for this role is $72,593 - $116,149 annually. The exact draw amount depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to the draw, this role is eligible for a commission-based incentive program, with potential earnings above the draw based on individual performance and company results. Also provided is a company leased vehicle.

Position Overview

Milliken Floor Covering is searching for a Commercial Account Manager in the Los Angeles, CA area. This candidate will be required to manage all aspects of current contract sales and new account acquisitions in the territory. Candidate must display the ability to create and grow business with A&D, flooring contractors and generate new business through the end use channel. Experience in the commercial interiors industry is highly preferable. This person should have evidence of strategic relationships with key decision makers in the territory and the ability to see the “big picture” by assessing, prioritizing, navigating and quickly adapting to complex situations in key projects. This person also needs to have strong listening and communication skills used to identify customer needs and encourage customers to specify and purchase Milliken flooring products. In order to strengthen key relationships and secure specifications on must win projects, this person will need to be able to work flexible hours.

Job Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will meet and exceed all revenue and growth goals assigned.
• Develop, plan, and execute sales and marketing strategies within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain a detailed sales strategy for each target aimed at and gain targeted market share.
• Establish, develop, strengthen and maintain relationships within assigned and new A&D accounts.
• Manage and develop new and existing End Use/Annuity accounts.
• Promote the Company brand in the marketplace.
• Support commercial dealer channel strategies and relationships to fully maximize contracting opportunities and market coverage.
• Manage all aspects of day-to-day account management as the lead account manager within the market.
• Identify winnable projects. Fill and maintain a workable pipeline.
• Manage and maintain projects and targets in CRM system.

Qualifications – Required

• Qualification B.S./B.A.
• 3+ years direct sales experience.
• Located in Los Angeles, CA.
• Must be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of customers - from technical to non-technical.
• Well‑developed communication and execution management skills.
• Must be a self‑starter, experience with working from home office with limited supervision.
• Must possess very strong personal presence and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to lift and move flooring materials up to 40 lbs in weight.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.