Key Account Manager - Midwest

ADS Environmental Services; Hebron Estates (KY); Remote; 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, a global process and water-management leader, seeks a Key Account Manager for the ADS unit in the Midwest to grow our customer base and deliver technical water and wastewater monitoring solutions. You will pursue new accounts and manage existing ones across OH, KY, WV, and Western PA from a centralized base with travel support.

Ideal candidate brings 3+ years of direct sales experience, strong relationships, and excellent communication.

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.

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.

Skills

Sales experience

Virtual presenting

Communication

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Education

B.S. or equivalent technical degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

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 (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) 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

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

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

• 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/

IDEX 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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Job Family: Sales

Business Unit: ADS