Formers International is Hiring a National Account Manager - Business Development (FT) Near Pasadena, TX
National Account Manager-Business Development(FT) Job description:
National Account Manager-Business Development:
We are looking for a highly motivated, concise, and technical individual. If you enjoy recruiting, maintaining, and developing new accounts in a fast-paced technical environment, look no further. Our company manufactures custom-fabricated metal products for the food packaging industry.
The national account manager will sell our products and services offered by the company to new prospects in multiple regions in the United States, with the opportunity to follow up on leads from legacy accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Builds and maintains a network of customers to identify new sales leads.
Communicate with various levels of customers to identify and understand their product and service needs; to identify and suggest products to meet those needs.
Demonstrate the functions of our products to customers based on their needs.
Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise and provide solutions.
Maintain detailed reports of sales activities, including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer relationship problems.
Provide weekly periodic reports and forecasts of foreseen sales to the team.
Target new industries that will bring new business and expand our network.
Participate in tradeshows, from building booths to displays to showcasing our products and services and informing visitors of our products and services.
Analyze administration or production plant needs and demonstrate adaptability and reliability to minimize confusion and build rapport.
Provide support to the customer, administration, production team, and engineering department.
Assist in production plants with new product installation and obtain dimensional profiles and/or evaluate the condition of existing products.
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Skills/ Abilities:
Ability to travel 50% of the time within the United States.
Strong writing skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, in person or via phone.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function and adapt well in high-paced and, at times, stressful environments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software.
Ability to make cold calls and establish connections.
Preferred but not required engineering or mechanical background.
Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Technology, or a related field.
One to three years of related experience is a plus.
Ideal position for recent college graduates that are technically minded
Five-plus years of sales experience
Physical requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on the computer.
Must be able to lift 15 to 25 pounds.
Must be able to travel.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to gather technical information required to close a sale.
Supervisors Responsibilities:
None.
Additional:
Base salary
All positions have a 90-day probationary period and will be evaluated based on certain criteria.