Account Manager
AFC Industries · West Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow sales within assigned territory by selling fasteners and assembly components to defense and commercial OEM customers.
- Build, manage, and maintain a qualified pipeline of sales opportunities aligned with territory objectives.
- Conduct in-person and virtual sales calls, technical reviews, and customer meetings as required.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering) to support customer requirements.
- Provide timely, accurate, and professional communication to customers.
- Participate actively in a team-selling environment, supporting strategic account initiatives.
- Maintain territory planning, forecasting, and activity reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite products
- Self-driven, disciplined sales professional with strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to develop and present professional, compelling proposals and value-based sales presentations
- Comfortable operating in regulated, compliance-driven environments (quality, traceability, and documentation expectations)
Experience Requirements
- 2+ years of experience selling fastener and/or assembly component.
- Experience supporting Defense and OEM customers strongly preferred.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Pay
Salary Target is 90-110k