Outside Sales Account Manager - Agricultural Hose / Industrial Supply

Sunsource; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Account Manager to drive sales of industrial supplies in the Herrin area. This role involves engaging with core and target accounts, conducting market research, and developing strategic action plans to maximize sales opportunities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in outside sales, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of product lines such as agricultural hoses and other industrial supplies. Join a team that values personal growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and a company vehicle for business use.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision

401K

Paid vacation

Company vehicle for business use

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industrial outside sales experience required.
• Degree in business, marketing, or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market planning and research to identify opportunities.
• Visit customer sites daily to promote products and foster relationships.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Market Research

Computer Proficiency

Education

2-year or 4-year degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Since 1974, United Central Industrial Supply, a SunSource company, has been providing industrial operators throughout North America the components and services they need, when they need them. Our span of product offering, manufacturing partnerships, and our unmatched customer service has been the cornerstone of our success.

We are currently seeking an energetic and self-driven Account Manager (Field / Outside Sales) to promote and facilitate the sale of industrial supplies to core and target accounts within the Herrin, IL metropolitan area.

Experience, Education and Skills

• 2-year or 4 year degree preferred with preference given to business, marketing, sales, mechanical, engineering or similar discipline; OR equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• 1+ years of industrial outside sales experience is required;
• Agricultural Hose Product knowledge and Sales of these product lines is required.
• Previous sales experience in any of the following product types is preferred: conveyors, lubricants, mining, hydraulics, wire and cable, electrical supply, filtration, ventilation, gas detection, breathing apparatus, safety, communication devices.
• Track record of progressive sales accomplishments.
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Market planning and research to determine the opportunities available with the core and target accounts within each territory.
• Work with branch managers and associated Company personnel to promote the various product lines to the core and target accounts within each territory.
• Develop action plans for each territory to capture a major share of the core and target business.
• Call upon and visit customer sites on a daily basis to ascertain customer needs, take orders, promote current and new product offerings and foster good relationships with mine-level personnel.
• Work with Inventory Control regarding stock levels, obsolete inventory, etc.

We Offer

• Industry competitive compensation plan.
• Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K.
• Paid vacation and Holidays.
• Company vehicle for business use (program may vary based on role).
• Ongoing training opportunities and professional development.
• United Central provides a team environment that fosters personal growth and development.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.