Construction Account Manager - Ft Wayne, IN

KirbyRisk; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match & Profit Sh"

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply is seeking a Construction Account Manager for Fort Wayne, IN. You will grow and manage a diverse customer base, build long-term relationships, and drive business development across multiple accounts.

In this role, you will hit the ground running with territorial sales calls, collaborate with multiple offices, and navigate complex manufacturing environments to provide win/win solutions for customers while representing Kirby Risk professionally.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of successful sales experience.
• Electrical supply industry knowledge is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage accounts and relationships in a competitive territory.
• Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous or contradictory situations.
• Ability to follow company processes while applying creativity to solve challenges.
• Skilled at building relationships at all organizational levels within manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a diverse customer base across multiple accounts.
• Develop long-term relationships and drive business development.
• Hit the ground running with immediate sales calls in your territory.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple sales offices to support accounts.
• Navigate complex manufacturing environments to uncover and solve challenges.
• Provide solutions that deliver win/win outcomes for customers and Kirby Risk.
• Represent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer interaction.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Electrical supply knowledge

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Construction Account Manager – Fort Wayne, IN

Are you a polished sales professional with a proven ability to build strong customer relationships? Do you thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments where your business development efforts directly drive results? Are you motivated to become a trusted expert in delivering solutions that keep manufacturing operations running at their best?

If so, we want you on our team.

At Kirby Risk Electrical Supply, we help our customers succeed by delivering industry-leading Rockwell Automation products, services, and support. As part of a company built on values of hard work, respect, and urgency since 1926, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do as an Account Manager

In this role, you’ll be responsible for growing and managing a diverse customer base, developing long‑term relationships, and driving business development across multiple accounts.

You’ll:

• Hit the ground running by making immediate sales calls in your territory


• Build and maintain strong customer relationships at all organizational levels


• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand account packages


• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple sales offices to support your accounts


• Navigate complex manufacturing environments to uncover and solve challenges


• Provide solutions that deliver win/win outcomes for customers and Kirby Risk


• Represent Kirby Risk with professionalism in every customer and vendor interaction

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3–5 years of successful sales experience (industry experience in Electrical Supply is a plus)


• Proven ability to manage accounts and relationships in a competitive territory


• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or contradictory situations


• Ability to follow company processes while applying creativity to solve challenges


• Skilled at building relationships at all organizational levels within manufacturing facilities


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software


• Known for a positive outlook, professionalism, and continuous learning mindset

What to Expect in This Role

• Territory supported by multiple Kirby Risk sales offices


• Travel within the assigned territory to meet with customers (daily, with some overnight as needed)


• Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility for customer or vendor events

Why Kirby Risk?

For nearly 100 years, Kirby Risk has been a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and services. Our people are engaged, caring, and committed to delivering value with urgency and respect. When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career with a company that invests in you.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete benefits package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance


• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs


• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training


• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing


• Paid Time Off (PTO)