Account Manager
Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support with locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually by focusing on lowering customer costs and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. The company is recognized for its exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun, and has been honored by INC. magazine and Great Places to Work.
About the role
This professional position combines customer service and purchasing responsibilities. Account Managers ensure customer requirements are met by collaborating with outside sales, quality, and supply chain teams while controlling inventory, reducing costs, and increasing profit margins. The role is fast-paced, high-demand, and involves managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Location: Florence, SC (remote work 5-6 days a week may be available if commute exceeds one hour).
Responsibilities
- Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals
- Serve as a proactive and strategic contact for existing accounts and new business
- Establish, maintain, and grow account relationships
- Service inventory management and consignment systems
- Place purchase orders to meet customer requirements
- Develop target customer service levels and team goals; position team to achieve them
- Provide product knowledge support to suppliers and customers
- Resolve and negotiate slow-moving/obsolete inventory issues with customers
- Manage account margins, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
- Provide pricing quotations to existing customers through suppliers
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure best cost and quality
- Work closely with outside sales to manage key accounts
- Identify new business avenues with existing customers
- Maintain awareness of the marketplace, competitive environment, and customer industries to recommend strategies
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 3-5 years in customer service, purchasing, account management, inside sales, or a related area
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook knowledge
- Excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions
- Strong time management and detail-orientation
- Analytical and influencing skills
- Highly motivated, well-organized, and results-driven
- Effective presentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-based environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in the fastener industry
- Experience with Power BI or Smartsheet
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent relevant experience
Benefits
All full-time positions at Field are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life Coaching
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Quarterly Bonuses
Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings.
Pay
Starting salary: $50,000–$62,000