Strategic Key Account Manager – Building Materials

Wausau Supply Company; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year

9 paid holidays

100% Employee Owned

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401K Retirement Fund

Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ LT

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity for advancement

Training and development

Employee Material Purchase Program

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company in Schofield, WI seeks a Key Account Specialist to support and grow key accounts, service vendors, and coordinate with regional sales to defend and expand business. You will develop relationships with decision-makers across high-value customers and drive a superior customer experience.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and market insight skills with a proactive approach to sales and service. Travel and CRM proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Above average organizational skills and the ability to manage many contacts, accounts, channels, and markets.
• Strong people skills to develop and sustain relationships for advanced sales.
• Be able to glean and share market information.
• Follow up with leads for key accounts or vendors.
• Independent decision making and initiative.
• Willingness to accept coaching and feedback.
• Above average cooperation, empathy and patience.
• Knowledge of the building materials industry.

Responsibilities

• Be available to take routed inbound calls from key accounts.
• Quote, organize, and process orders for large projects.
• Leverage customer service to pursue sales targets and promotions.
• Maintain and grow products and services for key accounts and vendors.
• Provide product knowledge training to stay current with changes.
• Collaborate with Outside Sales to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Travel to call on key accounts as required.
• Update management on market conditions and customer needs.
• Maintain CRM records to close opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

CRM

Market insight sharing

Education

High School Diploma

Typing skills

3 years building material distribution experience

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Wausau Supply Company in Schofield, WI seeks a Key Account Specialist to support and grow key accounts, service vendors, and coordinate with regional sales to defend and expand business. You will develop relationships with decision-makers across high-value customers and drive a superior customer experience.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and market insight skills with a proactive approach to sales and service. Travel and CRM proficiency are essential.