Key Account Manager - Mid-Atlantic

IDEX; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Key Account Manager for ADS to drive growth in the Mid-Atlantic region, developing new accounts and maintaining existing ones. You will manage sales cycles from leads to contract signing and collaborate with Operations to tailor pricing and proposals.

The role requires strong presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with up to 60% travel and a focus on municipal wastewater and consulting engineering customers.

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent technical degree.
• Exposure to and understanding of collection systems or open channel hydraulics preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct sales experience.
• Proven ability to develop business from home using virtual presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to build relationships across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities in the ADS territory, generating leads, proposals and quotes.
• Lead presentations and price negotiations; secure contracts and hand off to operations.
• Develop ADS accounts within the region and strategize to meet client needs.
• Attend local industry associations and deliver technical presentations at conferences.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets while growing margins through competitive pricing.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Sales tracking databases

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDex is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Key Account Manager at ADS will play a pivotal role in our mission for growth by identifying technical solutions to solve our customer's unique Water and Wastewater Monitoring needs. The Key Account Manager (KAM) will develop new account customers as well as maintain existing accounts as identified in the annual ADS Sales Commission Plan. The Key Account Manager will oversee sales activities within the Mid-Atlantic territory for ADS customers. The ideal candidate will reside within Washington D.C. or Virginia.

Job Responsibilities

Manage sales activities in a specific sales region for ADS accounts, including but not limited to generating leads, writing sales proposals and quotes, leading proposal presentations including presentation development and generation, development of pricing strategies, negotiating and procuring sales contracts, delivering signed contracts to Operations. Develop ADS accounts within a Region and develop strategies to meet individual client needs. Join and actively participate in local industry associations. Present technical presentations in conferences and sales seminars. Sell concepts & close accounts with municipal wastewater and consulting engineering customers. Meet and/or exceed individual revenue threshold while maintaining and growing sold margins by working with Operations managers to develop competitive pricing for opportunities. Timely follow-up on leads generated through both corporate and regional efforts for ADS accounts. Report daily & weekly in the contact management data base (CRM) of ADS account prospecting activities including schedules, opportunity management and contract status. Abide by on-the-job site safety requirements. Initiate Project kick-off meetings prior to project start-up for ADS accounts. Work closely with Operations to determine specific project requirements for costing purposes, and function as client interface for ADS accounts. Assist in contract interpretation and initial legal review Complete Special Projects as requested.

Required Qualifications

B.S. or equivalent technical degree. Exposure to and understanding of collection systems or open channel hydraulics preferred. Minimum 3 plus years of related direct sales experience preferred with exposure to accounts within the territory preferred. Ability to develop business from home utilizing virtual presentation skills Demonstrated ability to promote concepts and ideas to create customer demand. Proven ability to identify and acquire new accounts with success. Excellent written and oral communication skills required with exceptional listening skills. Ability to build relationships and work well across functions with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Prior experience with sales and sales management tracking databases preferred. Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time on a weekly basis within the territory. Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines with a strong attention to detail. Valid driver’s license.

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Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $78,200.00 - $117,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more.

More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accessibility

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