Key Account Manager - Midwest

IDEX; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Key Account Manager to oversee ADS sales in the Midwest (OH, KY, WV, Western PA). You will identify technical solutions for water and wastewater needs, develop new accounts, and grow existing ones while coordinating with Operations and Finance to deliver contracts.

The role requires a technical degree, 3+ years in direct sales, and willingness to travel up to 60%. Strong communication and CRM proficiency are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent technical degree.
• Exposure to collection systems or open channel hydraulics preferred.
• 3+ years of direct sales experience in the territory.
• Ability to develop business from home using virtual presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong listening skills.
• Proven ability to identify and acquire new accounts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 60% weekly.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities in the Midwest region for ADS accounts.
• Develop ADS accounts and strategies to meet client needs.
• Join and participate in local industry associations.
• Present technical presentations at conferences and seminars.
• Sell concepts and close accounts with municipal wastewater and consulting engineers.
• Meet revenue targets while growing margins with pricing collaboration.
• Follow up on leads from corporate and regional efforts.
• Report CRM activity daily and weekly.
• Ensure on-site safety requirements.
• Initiate project kick-off meetings.
• Collaborate with Operations to determine project costing and serve as client interface.
• Assist in contract interpretation and legal review.
• Complete special projects as requested.

Skills

Technical degree

Hydraulics knowledge

Sales experience

Remote selling

Virtual presentations

Customer demand generation

New account development

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

CRM databases

Travel 60%

Driver's license

Education

BS or equivalent technical degree

Tools

CRM software

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 Midwest territory for ADS customers, which includes OH, KY, WV, and Western PA. The ideal candidate will reside centrally within the territory.

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.

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/

IEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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