Sales & Account Growth Associate

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Seattle, WA is seeking an MSC Seller to support sales growth through relationship-building, account development, and hands-on learning across the sales organization.

Initially, the role shadows experienced sellers and handles unassigned accounts to build foundational selling, account management, and product knowledge. Through collaboration and guided execution, you will contribute to cross-sell and upsell activities, help with new account acquisition, and deliver

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–4 year college degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of outside direct sales/service experience preferred but not required.
• Role requires flexibility to relocate to an assigned territory.
• Industry experience in fasteners, chemicals, industrial maintenance, electrical, or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to read and analyze technical materials.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email; able to adapt to PC-based order systems and handheld scanning devices.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with customers at functional and executive levels to ensure retention and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute strategies to deepen penetration within accounts and achieve targets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor delivering tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Lead implementation of major company programs within assigned accounts.
• Process orders, verify shipments, stock inventory, and manage returns for accuracy.
• Leverage CRM and account management systems to track sales activity and forecast.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver operational excellence and strong service orientation.
• Drive setup and optimization of vending and VMI services at accounts.
• Collaborate with sales to design pricing strategies for non-contract customers.
• Monitor market trends and provide forward-looking solutions.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales forecasting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–4 year college degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

PC-based order systems

Handheld scanning devices

Job description

MSC Industrial Supply Co. in Seattle, WA is seeking an MSC Seller to support sales growth through relationship-building, account development, and hands-on learning across the sales organization.

Initially, the role shadows experienced sellers and handles unassigned accounts to build foundational selling, account management, and product knowledge. Through collaboration and guided execution, you will contribute to cross-sell and upsell activities, help with new account acquisition, and deliver