Enterprise National Account Advocate

Lennox International; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Birthing leave (8 weeks)

Paid bonding leave (2 weeks)

Life and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

Lennox International in Des Moines, IA seeks an Enterprise National Account Advocate (NAA) to support strategic National Account customers both onsite and remotely. You will own onboarding, manage orders, inventory, warranties, and disputes, and coordinate training with internal teams.

The role emphasizes relationship management, process improvements, and ensuring SLA commitments across multiple departments. Travel up to 50% with a company vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor\'s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of customer service, account management, branch operations, implementation, sales support, or related experience.
• Experience supporting National Accounts, onboarding, implementation projects, or complex customer environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned National Account customers, providing professional support through in-person interactions, phone, and email communications.
• Coordinate customer onboarding activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption of National Account programs.
• Manage customer orders, inventory inquiries, warranty claims, returns, and dispute resolution requests.
• Proactively identify and resolve customer issues, escalating concerns appropriately to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Provide deployment and implementation support for new customer programs, products, and initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate operational, sales, and technical training for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, branch operations, sales teams, customer care, and supply chain partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer expectations, service level commitments, and implementation milestones are achieved.
• Monitor account activity and implementation progress to ensure execution quality and customer satisfaction.
• Support process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to customer interactions, account activity, and program implementation.

Skills

Customer service

Account management

Branch operations

Implementation projects

Sales support

National Accounts

Onboarding

Relationship management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

What Drives Success

Under general supervision, the Enterprise National Account Advocate (NAA) provides onsite and remote customer support for strategic National Account customers while ensuring flawless execution of National Account programs and initiatives. This role serves as a key customer-facing partner responsible for customer onboarding, inventory management, order support, warranty and returns processing, dispute resolution, and coordination of operational and technical training activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned National Account customers, providing professional support through in-person interactions, phone, and email communications.
• Coordinate customer onboarding activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption of National Account programs.
• Manage customer orders, inventory inquiries, warranty claims, returns, and dispute resolution requests.
• Proactively identify and resolve customer issues, escalating concerns appropriately to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Provide deployment and implementation support for new customer programs, products, and initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate operational, sales, and technical training for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, branch operations, sales teams, customer care, and supply chain partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer expectations, service level commitments, and implementation milestones are achieved.
• Monitor account activity and implementation progress to ensure execution quality and customer satisfaction.
• Support process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to customer interactions, account activity, and program implementation.

Strategic ImpactThis role drives the successful execution of National Account programs by ensuring customers receive a consistent, high-quality experience from onboarding through ongoing support. The Enterprise NAA enhances customer satisfaction, strengthens operational alignment, improves implementation success, and contributes to scalable growth across strategic customer partnerships.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of customer service, account management, branch operations, implementation, sales support, or related experience.
• Experience supporting National Accounts, customer onboarding, implementation projects, or complex customer environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills.
• Strong organization and project coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and execution excellence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and PC-based business systems.
• Ability to learn and navigate order entry, inventory management, and customer relationship management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Location/Travel Requirement:

Candidates must currently reside in the Des Moines, IA area to be considered for this position and be willing to travel up to 50%. A company vehicle and fuel card are provided for business travel.

What We Offer

Compensation:This is a salaried non-exempt role. This means that employees are paid a salary and also receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law). The starting salary range for this role and market is between $57,600 - $75,600 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employees in this role are also eligible for a 10% bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [e-mail].

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.