Hybrid National Account Manager, Electrical/Food & Beverage

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Develop comprehensive Account plans with trackable metrics and KPIs.
  • Create and monitor targets for the national sales department.
  • Build trusting and professional relationships with clients.
  • Meet with clients and account managers to manage relationships.
  • Ensure that all accounts are looked after and maintained.
  • Supervise and manage regional salespeople in your department.
  • Follow up on complaints and queries on behalf of clients.
  • Promote new services and products to clients.
  • Report to senior management on the status of accounts.
  • Take a leading role in presentations and proposals for national accounts.
  • Monitor and identify market trends and competitive advantages.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is highly preferred but experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regional or national account manager role with demonstrated history of sales performance.
  • Experience selling electrical or engineering related services (PLC/Automation/Drives/Controls) to the food and beverage industry OR experience as an electrical engineer in a food and beverage company with sales/account interest.
  • Ability to travel 50%.
  • Ability to negotiate, solve problems and be a thought-leader.
  • Solid grasp of sales metrics, performance measures, and technical indicators.
  • Thorough aptitude for analysis and strategy.
  • Decisive thinking and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and client-relations skills.
  • Negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.
  • Dynamic and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong client-focused mindset.
  • Willingness to be based near a major airport; preferred locations include Des Moines, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis or Arkansas.

Benefits

  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  • DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Job title

National Account Manager, Electrical/Food & Beverage

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$132,800 - $229,200 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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