Motion Automation Intelligence - Account Specialist

Genuine Parts Company; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Account Specialist to drive sales by identifying opportunities and expanding key accounts. You will partner with Account Representatives within an assigned territory to deliver in-depth knowledge of Motion Industries products and provide technical presentations to customers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with sales experience; strong communication and product knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industry and sales experience preferred.
• Knowledge of power transmission, hydraulic, and pneumatic products.

Responsibilities

• Increase revenue by generating new business and developing existing accounts.
• Interact face-to-face with customers to build relationships and maintain satisfaction.
• Understand customer requirements for preparation of customized quotes.
• Deliver effective sales presentations and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Ensure technical requirements for the customer are met.
• Assist with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
• Identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales with local customers.
• Provide technical support as required.

Skills

Sales principles

Communication skills

Industrial product knowledge

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The Account Specialist drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role partners with Account Representatives within an assigned territory to deliver deep knowledge within a product group. The Account Specialist provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.

JOB DUTIES

• Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• Routinely interacts face-to-face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintains satisfaction.
• Understands complex requirements from customers for preparation of customized quoting.
• Delivers effective sales presentations and ensures technical requirements are met.
• Ensures technical requirements for the customer are met.
• Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
• Works with local customers to identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales.
• Provides technical support as required.
• Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED. Typically requires industry and sales experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proficient understanding of key sales principles and best practices.
• Ability to influence customers, while maintaining healthy relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
• Ability to multitask and manage time well.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel required. May be required to be on-call nights or weekends, depending on need.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license required. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.