Strategic Account Manager – Growth & Relationships

UFP Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,750 - 86,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Account Manager to foster strong relationships with key clients and drive sales within the assigned territory. You will act as the primary contact, understand customer needs, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver products that meet industry standards.

The role requires a self-motivated, professional salesperson with strong communication skills and a strategic sales mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in customer service.
• Working experience in sales, preferably with product, industry, and market knowledge.
• Ability to understand technical specifications of products and communicate their benefits effectively to customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Understanding of basic accounting and business concepts.
• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and prospect new business opportunities in your territory.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs and recommend the most suitable products for their projects.
• Act as the key customer contact, identifying needs, managing expectations and resolving issues through proactive communication.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

UFP Industries, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Account Manager to foster strong relationships with key clients and drive sales within the assigned territory. You will act as the primary contact, understand customer needs, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver products that meet industry standards.

The role requires a self-motivated, professional salesperson with strong communication skills and a strategic sales mindset.