Account Manager
Rawson · Eagan, MN · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Sales & Customer Development
- Lead all aspects of the sales process including lead generation, solution development, proposal creation and closing.
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
- Promote full range of Relevant Industrial’s Instrumentation and Automation product lines.
- Regularly conduct in-person sales calls and collaborate with factory representatives during regional visits.
- Develop customer accounts by educating clients on value-added services.
- Proactively identify new opportunities and revenue streams within accounts.
- Solution Delivery & Technical Support
- Negotiate with customers and suppliers to deliver optimal customer solutions with high profitability.
- Provide technical support, product information, and pricing updates to clients.
- Connect with OEM suppliers to enhance customer offerings and solution value.
- Cook up internally to deliver cross-functional support to clients.
- Communication & Relationship Management
- Ensure accurate client expectations and consistent follow-through on commitments.
- Maintain accurate records and contacts in CRM systems.
- Respond promptly and effectively to customer concerns and complaints.
- Maintain professional and proactive relationships with vendors and principals.
- Training & Collaboration
- Participate in internal training sessions, sales meetings, and team development.
- Aid in training new employees and sharing best practices.
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical field, or equivalent experience in process heating and control.
- 5+ years of experience in B2B industrial sales in sectors such as process heating, instrumentation or industrial manufacturing.
- 3+ years of experience managing strategic customer accounts and multi-site coordination.
- Skills and Competencies
- Strong consultative selling and technical proposal development skills.
- Proven success in landing new accounts and expanding market share.
- Ability to build relationships at the executive level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong time-management and CRM usage.
- Positive attitude, self-starter, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Frequent use of computer and phone; prolonged sitting in office or vehicle.
- Must be able to drive for extended periods for customer visits.
- Occasional lifting of demo equipment (up to 50 lbs).
- Some walking required in industrial plant or refinery settings.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures during site visits.