Account Manager

About the role

We are hiring an Account Manager in Lafayette, LA to contribute and grow within our industrial business. Key responsibilities include building and sustaining high-value partnerships, advancing sustainable growth within an established territory, and serving as a consultative partner to help customers integrate our full range of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advance sustainable growth within an established territory by nurturing existing accounts and identifying new opportunities in alignment with company excellence.
• Serve as a consultative partner, helping customers integrate our full range of solutions to add significant value to their operations.
• Develop a strategic roadmap to achieve sales milestones, utilizing effective time management and planning to prioritize both existing and potential account opportunities.
• Implement account partnership strategies, including regular business reviews for key customers, to ensure we are providing the highest level of support and value.
• Connect with key stakeholders and influencers to understand their needs and support their decision-making process.
• Carefully manage information across all phases of the partnership lifecycle, establishing proactive action plans to ensure healthy margins and growth.
• Proactively learn about new products and the competitive landscape to remain a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Integrate all product lines into accounts with a focus on adding value, fully supporting our Core Sales Philosophy of customer-centric service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A proven history (3+ years) of success in B2B sales or business development roles, ideally within the industrial gas or a related industry.
• A demonstrated track record of advancing sales and business development goals while surpassing key milestones.
• The ability to utilize a collaborative sales process to understand and address customer concerns, determining the most supportive approach to provide solutions.
• Proficiency in common email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• A proactive approach to identifying client pain points and the ability to facilitate technical solutions that create shared value.
• Excellent skills in building alignment and navigating agreements to meet customer needs.
• Able to foster understanding and connect with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to support our customers’ success.
• Comfort operating in a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or two to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A proven history (3+ years) of success in B2B sales or business development roles, ideally within the industrial gas or a related industry.
• A demonstrated track record of advancing sales and business development goals while surpassing key milestones.
• The ability to utilize a collaborative sales process to understand and address customer concerns, determining the most supportive approach to provide solutions.
• Proficiency in common email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• A proactive approach to identifying client pain points and the ability to facilitate technical solutions that create shared value.
• Excellent skills in building alignment and navigating agreements to meet customer needs.
• Able to foster understanding and connect with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to support our customers’ success.
• Comfort operating in a drug-free workplace.

Skills

• Collaborative sales process.
• Understanding and addressing customer concerns.
• Identifying and facilitating technical solutions.
• Building alignment and navigating agreements.
• Fostering understanding and connecting with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Comfort operating in a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support customers' success.

Contact

To apply, please contact Josselyn Suarez at Josselyn.suarez@airliquide.com or call (562) 247-0786.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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