Senior Account Specialist I

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Brierfield (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) match

2 weeks paid vacation

9 holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Employee assistance program

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Stock purchase option

Job summary

Stella-Jones, a leading infrastructure products company, seeks a Senior Account Specialist I for its Montevallo, Alabama facility. You will manage high-value contract customer accounts and perform pre/post sales activities to ensure superior service.

The role emphasizes advanced inventory management, data analysis with Power BI, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel ~15% may be required; strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or four+ years related experience.
• Five+ years customer service experience; inventory management knowledge.
• Experience managing contract customer accounts and pre/post sales functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract customer accounts of $15m+ annually.
• Perform advanced inventory management and reviews.
• Lead customer/internal meetings when necessary.
• Run and reconcile complex analytical reports.
• Coordinate RFQs for assigned contract customers.
• Utilize Power BI and MS Office for data insights.
• Travel for customer relations or inventory counts as needed (approx. 15%).
• Communicate promptly with cross-functional teams and supervisors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

We are seeking a qualified Senior Account Specialist I located at our Montevallo, Alabama facility. This position manages assigned customer accounts by handling a variety of pre/post sales functions to ensure the highest quality of customer service.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manages contract customer accounts $15m and above annually
• Advanced Inventory management and review
• Manage Advanced Consignment Inventory with 15 or more locations
• Performs target reviews for customers
• Understands supported contract and adheres to requirements
• Ability to run interpret complex analytical reports and reconcile discrepancies
• Leads customer/internal meetings when necessary
• The ability to work overtime/storm response when necessary
• Proactively puts together and understands complex price adjustment
• Assists with RFQ's for assigned contract customers
• Prioritize incoming emails and tasks to meet deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft office Suite skills
• Complete Master Data requests as needed
• Advanced Power BI skills
• Anticipate the requirements needed to support the RSM's/Directors
• Travel as needed for customer relations or inventory counts 15%
• Proactively communicates pertinent information with cross functional teams and Supervisor as required
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Assist with special projects as needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree (A.) or equivalent; or four or more years related experience and/or training
• Experience: Five or more years customer service experience; four or more years industry knowledge; inventory management knowledge

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Strong organizational skills, proactive attitude with exceptional attention to detail
• Capability to multi-task and work under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment and interface interdepartmentally
• Demonstrated ability to review RFP’s and to identify business issues
• Ability to make sound decisions with minimum supervision and delegates effectively
• Ability to build strong working relationships and have an excellent customer service record

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Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled