Field Account Manager - Electrical Solutions

Viking Electric; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement with company match

Professional development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Viking Electric in Milwaukee is seeking a Field Account Manager to grow the local account base and profitability. You will lead efforts to promote Viking's products and services, tailoring business plans to each customer’s needs and coordinating with internal teams to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires at least four years in the electrical industry, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years combined electrical industry experience including: Counter Sales, Account Representative, Project Sales, Specialist or Operations.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid state's driver's license with a good driving record.
• Strong understanding of Electric products and Viking Electric services and solutions.
• Good understanding of the market and competitors and basic financial skills.
• Must have effective negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating with customers and vendors to obtain orders, meet schedules, enhance profitability, and to ensure that each customer uses Viking as their primary source of material.
• Promoting and selling the people, products and services and solutions of Viking Electric. The Account Manager must tailor a business plan that is appropriate to each customer's business potential and market needs.
• Working with Account Representatives, Project Team associates and all other specialists to make sure the customer is receiving quality service, resolving customer disputes, coordinating efforts with the credit department by obtaining the accounts receivable goals, and prospecting for new accounts as applicable.
• Strong selling, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Negotiation

Sales

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Viking Electric in Milwaukee is seeking a Field Account Manager to grow the local account base and profitability. You will lead efforts to promote Viking's products and services, tailoring business plans to each customer’s needs and coordinating with internal teams to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires at least four years in the electrical industry, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.