Strategic Plastics Account Executive

Afton Plastics; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Plastics in Bloomington, MN seeks an experienced Account Executive to serve as the technical sales liaison for our B2B customers. You will build relationships with key decision makers, travel nationwide to engage elite customers, and coordinate marketing programs.

The role requires a BS in Business/Marketing or STEM, 5+ years in manufacturing sales, and a proven track record in profitable growth. Travel up to 25% nationwide, and collaboration with product management and ISO initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Business, Marketing, or STEM as required.
• 5+ years of successful sales experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in profitable sales development/account growth.
• Ability to travel nationally up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships as the technical liaison for B2B sales.
• Travel nationwide to meet with elite customers and prospects.
• Coordinate marketing programs, perform economic analyses, and prepare quotes.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales and profit projections.
• Represent the company at conventions and tradeshows; follow up on quotes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Credibility

Negotiation

Communication

Closing deals

Leadership

Product knowledge

Market trends

Organization

Decision making

Problem solving

Project management

ERP familiarity

MS Office

Accounting basics

Education

B.S. degree in Business, Marketing, or STEM

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Afton Plastics in Bloomington, MN seeks an experienced Account Executive to serve as the technical sales liaison for our B2B customers. You will build relationships with key decision makers, travel nationwide to engage elite customers, and coordinate marketing programs.

The role requires a BS in Business/Marketing or STEM, 5+ years in manufacturing sales, and a proven track record in profitable growth. Travel up to 25% nationwide, and collaboration with product management and ISO initiatives.