Account Manager, Commercial

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $62,300.00 – $103,900.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to $27,200.00, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support emotional wellbeing
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
• 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please visit: Grainger Benefits.

About the Role

Account Managers will produce positive sales growth for a specific geography or vertical market with an average of 40 current accounts and average of $4.5M - $5M dollars annually. You will visit existing customers on a daily basis in the Orange, Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Vidor areas. Use Grainger's Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Salesforce, to perform all the aspects of business daily. You will report to the District Sales Manager of Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business
• Oversee support of managed inventory tasks to guide greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results
• Understand Grainger's Value Proposition by providing solutions to grow profitable sales
• Develop account penetration strategies to include regular business reviews for essential customers to maximize sales

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years direct outside sales experience
• Sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning
• Travel required to each customer within aligned market at least once per month, or more frequently where needed
• Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue
• Ability to utilize sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions