Sales Account Manager

Description

Meyer Distributing is looking for a Sales Account Manager to join their Arlington team. Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor serving automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 85+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics, a transportation company, supports Meyer’s shipping network with a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks.

Preferred Experience

• Prior automotive parts knowledge and previous sales experience preferred.
• Open to entry-level candidates with strong customer service experience.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
• Able to communicate on the phone 90 percent or more of shift.
• Understands customer’s current needs and anticipates future customer requirements.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Able to give special attention to detail required.
• Able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Planning/organizing and follow up skills — the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans and follows up to ensure compliance.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Bi-weekly paydays on Wednesdays
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days Available
• Up to 20% Employee Discount
• Casual Dress Code
• Health Savings Account
• Introductory & Annual Reviews
• Other Meyer Perks: Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc.

Sales Account Manager Duties

• Handles a high volume of telephone calls per day, working with existing and new potential customers, taking orders and closing sales.
• Sources new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls.
• Processes all calls with efficiency and accuracy. Keeps digital notes of all telephone communications.
• Verifies orders before processing into computer system.
• Ensures that accounts are serviced and maintained in accordance with Company standards.
• Recognizes customers buying patterns and promotes possible new product lines.
• Contact key accounts regularly. Routinely contacts prospects to continue to build sales and new customers.
• Develops and maintains professional relations with customers.
• Investigates and resolves all customer issues professionally and reasonably, resulting in conclusions that are acceptable for both Company and customer.
• Mets or exceeds sales goals.
• Stays current on product knowledge and trends.
• Some travel possible as directed by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.