Sls Consultant, Public Sector Key Account

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,177 - 70,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) and stock purchasing programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for holidays and vacations

Job summary

A leading industrial supply company is seeking a Key Account Sales Consultant for the Public Sector in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves managing a portfolio of $2M-$5M annual revenue, driving sales growth, and building key customer relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in Public Sector sales. Compensation ranges from $45,177 to $70,993, with additional benefits including healthcare plans and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of experience in Public Sector sales preferred.
• Ability to manage customer relationships and drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales for Public Sector accounts within assigned regions.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations addressing customer needs.
• Develop relationships with key Public Sector agencies.

Skills

Public Sector sales experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Industrial Distribution

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 20401

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Category: Sales

Work Location: Milwaukee, WI

Position Summary

Key Account Sales Consultant Public Sector (KPS) is critical to driving MSC's Public Sector market position and achieve revenue and profit growth within Public Sector Mid/Large Market customers ($200,000-$5,000,000 potential). The KPS will be assigned a portfolio of $2M-$5M in annual revenue with a focus on growing Public Sector sales, with current and new customers, in their geo-graphic territory. The KPS aligns with Public Sector's three strategic goals: 1) Growth (double digits), 2) Become industry leader, 3) Higher Performance Team. The role requires building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities within Public Sector Vertical, negotiating and closing business deals, and maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Associate must spend 100% of their time on Public Sector Opportunities and Public Sector Accounts must account for 100% of the Total Portfolio.
• With limited guidance from AMPS and PS Team Manager, sells MSC products and services to ensure individual and corporate sales and profit goals are achieved.
• Drives sales at all Public Sector account customer facilities within their assigned regions.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations that address the customers' needs, and leads to sales growth within established and new Public Sector accounts.
• Delivers Quarterly formal CIR (Continuous Improvement Report) presentations with key customers.
• Drives two-way communication – engages the customer by linking their business priorities to MSC's value proposition, engaging in constructive dialogue, creating tension to help the customer learn how MSC can help them achieve their goals, and delivering insight convincingly and with authority.
• Leverages Individual Value Drivers – understands and influences a wide range of customer stakeholders, develops a distinct strategy for engaging critical stakeholders, and consistently demonstrates an ability to link supplier capabilities to specific stakeholder objectives.
• Develops relationships with key Public Sector agencies within their region to become the focal point for customer contact and MSC contact for local-level needs.
• Maps out customer decision-making processes and key points of contact.
• Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information for all Public Sector accounts within the assigned region and works with AMPS and Public Sector Team Manager to create a business plan of growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Public Sector customers within assigned areas regarding current market climate and can make informed inferences about customer needs.
• Establishes value before ROI/financial terms – qualifies and quantifies the impact of maintaining the status quo or pursuing competitor solutions.
• Drives momentum by rallying internal resources, collaborating with customers to define next steps, and coaching customers through the buying process.
• Creates constructive tension by reframing how the customer thinks about purchasing needs and compliance requirements using data, benchmark data, and best practices.
• Tailors presentations and commercial insight to customer-specific requirements, agency culture, and contact personality.
• Uses the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool – Salesforce.com (SFDC) and adheres to prescribed actions under MSC Sales Management Standards.
• Takes control of the purchasing process by guiding the customer on next steps and anticipated roadblocks, aligning stakeholders to drive consensus.
• Identifies and equips the mobilizer with toolkits to sell solutions throughout their organization.
• Understands customers' value propositions and key business objectives regarding growth and profitability, and uses this information to cross-sell and up-sell.
• Researches and comprehends industry trends that will impact customers, becoming knowledgeable and recognized as a Trusted Advisor in served industries.
• Develops and maintains relationships with contacts that are users, influencers, and decision makers across functional departments in each account.
• Teams with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver expertise and value relevant to specific product categories.
• Delivers cost-savings documentation on a scheduled cadence to demonstrate value of differentiated services and solutions.
• Accurately manages content in funnels, win/loss, launch status, SFDC, and other platforms for communicating business resource needs to the organization.
• Completes professional development training in a timely manner, including account planning and company-supported training or SFA training.
• Shows a can‑do attitude toward supporting new initiatives and programs designed to meet customer needs, and demonstrates proactive problem‑solving to overcome obstacles for customer compliance, growth, and profitability.
• Participates in special projects and cross‑functional teams, and performs additional duties as required.
• Fosters the MSC culture throughout the department and the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial Distribution or equivalent experience is required.
• 2 years of demonstrated track record of success in Public Sector sales is preferred.
• Working knowledge of compliance requirements and continuous education to stay current on industry and market events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Salesforce.com experience is a bonus.
• Capable of driving several hours per day to customer location(s) within an assigned territory or region; required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; required.
• Physical activity such as pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing may be required periodically.
• May require access to ITAR and/or CUI information.
• Other Requirements:
• Teaching for Differentiation
• Tailoring for Resonance
• Taking Control
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Develops Talent
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Action Oriented
• Manages Conflict
• Situational Adaptability

Compensation

Compensation starting at $45,177 – $70,993 with commission opportunities depending on candidate location and experience.

Benefits

We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401(k) and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.