Strategic Account Manager – Commercial Construction

LaForce; Newport (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

401k plan with match

Paid Time Off

Vehicle expense reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

LaForce is seeking an Account Manager to sell commercial building products on the Contract side. The role centers on building relationships with general contractors to win bids and secure projects.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with strong communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. Eligible candidates should be prepared for occasional after-hours networking events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree pursued or completed with related experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop rapport with clients.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals and work independently.
• Familiarity with project scoping and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales budget.
• Develop relationships with new clients and maintain existing ones.
• Utilize sales techniques that foster relationship selling.
• Follow up bids diligently to close sales.
• Scope projects with general contractors and research new opportunities.
• Visit general contractors to identify untended projects.
• Organize daily/weekly activities focused on face-to-face customer development.
• Develop technical understanding to resolve field problems for customers.
• Learn LaForce processes and collaborate with internal departments.
• Assist with preliminary budgets and understand department capabilities.
• Drive growth by overcoming objections and obstacles.
• Attend business development events, occasionally at night or on weekends.

Skills

Sales

Client relationships

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-2 years related experience

Job description

LaForce is seeking an Account Manager to sell commercial building products on the Contract side. The role centers on building relationships with general contractors to win bids and secure projects.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with strong communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. Eligible candidates should be prepared for occasional after-hours networking events.