What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Account Manager position at Chicago Tube & Iron?
Chicago Tube and Iron Company is a leader in the metals distribution and fabrication industry. We are an established company with an impressive record of profitability and growth.
Job Summary:
The Account Manager is responsible for managing quotes, orders, and inventory for the general branch. This includes the sale of steel tubing, bar, pipe, valve & fitting products. The Account Manager will also be the point person for selected accounts and will be tasked with increasing sales and enhancing profit margins.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Increase revenue in targeted accounts through the sale of tubular, bar, pipe, valve and fitting products, as well as value-added services such as production cutting, laser fabrication, bending, welding, and kitting.
- Service and manage existing customers (quotes, PO’s, inventory, customer challenges).
- Prepare and submit regular customer focused reports.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through the use of industry publications, personal networks, and participation in steel industry associations and events.
- Assist in the management of inventory as well as significant quote opportunities.
Position Requirements:
- Completion of at least 2 years of college toward a 4yr degree in a related field and/or a minimum two years of work experience in industrial sales required, with experience in steel distribution sales highly preferred (stainless steel experience a definite plus).
- The successful candidate should have proven skills in account management, negotiating and closing sales, and conducting face-to-face presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is also required.
Working environment/physical demands:
- Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
- Occasionally exposed warehouse working conditions and surroundings, while wearing the required PPE.
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