Account Manager
Wolter · Sugar Grove, IL · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
What You'll Do
- Call and/or visit businesses on assigned account listing on routine basis and include cold calls as often as possible.
- Develop solid working relationships with fellow company employees and with vendors who may support your customers.
- Develop solid business relationships with customers.
- Promote all products and services assigned to you and initiate proposals, negotiate, and close business.
- Work closely with inside support staff.
- Arrange for equipment demonstrations as needed; be with customer when equipment arrives.
- Be aware of what business needs boosting and be able to shift gears – if rentals are slow, promote rentals; if shop is slow, look for service work for our shop; etc.
- Maintain current customer information in company’s computer database; record all sales calls and mileage information.
- Stay informed and trained on various services and products and new equipment provided by manufacturers we represent; attend schools when available.
- Submit monthly forecasts and lost order reports to field sales manager.
- Entertain customers as appropriate and be available outside of normal business hours.
- Attend trade shows as required.
- Assist when requested in resolving any customer problems or complaints.
- Actively seek leads for products or services that are handled by other sales reps or divisions and forward same to them.
- Work with/mentor entry level sales people as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated ability to develop solid business relationships and sell at a profitable level and meet goals.
- Able to organize and manage multiple priorities and to think ahead and plan over a one-year time span.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, expert knowledge of industrial powered equipment and the industry, strong computer proficiency, and a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Life, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & more!