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Key Account Manager

DSJ Global
Connecticut, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

The Key Account Manager is responsible growing and owning a portfolio of client accounts. They will be responsible for a $10M book of business within their region, traveling up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new customer acquisition while identifying and expanding opportunities within existing accounts, strengthening long-term relationships.
  • Proactively source and qualify leads, advancing opportunities efficiently through the sales cycle to close.
  • Support customer growth by encouraging repeat purchases and expanding share of wallet within established accounts.
  • Build strong rapport and trust with a diverse customer base, including small-to-mid-sized businesses, independent retailers, and trade partners.
  • Participate effectively in customer negotiations, including pricing, terms, bundled solutions, and outcome-based agreements.
  • Own and deliver against a defined revenue target, clearly articulating individual contributions to territory growth and profitability.
  • Maintain an accurate, balanced sales pipeline with reliable forecasting and disciplined use of CRM and sales tools.
  • Demonstrate strong preparation, accountability, and follow-through, consistently driving activities that produce measurable results.
  • Act as a brand ambassador by managing customer-facing touchpoints to increase brand awareness and brand value.
  • Apply an insight-driven, customer-centric approach to generate demand for products (e.g., moldings, doors) and services among targeted channel partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Experience selling moldings and doors strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed revenue and margin targets over a sustained period of two or more years.
  • Proven track record of converting leads and opportunities into closed deals, with measurable business impact.
  • Ability to adapt sales strategies to customer needs, delivering solution-oriented recommendations beyond product features alone.
  • Experience maintaining a consistent cadence of customer engagement, grounded in a deep understanding of customer needs and sales cycles.
  • Resilient and persistent in the face of setbacks, with the ability to adjust strategies to remain aligned with objectives.
  • Fast learner who actively applies coaching and integrates new selling methodologies to enhance performance and adaptability.
  • Experience in prospecting, lead generation, and business development, with the ability to engage purchasing agents, senior buyers, and small business owners.
  • Strong business acumen, including strategic pricing, supported by advanced analytical skills such as quantitative analysis and demand forecasting to drive informed decision-making and account growth.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong negotiation and presentation capabilities.
  • Highly organized with effective time-management skills, capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in web-based systems and tools, including CRM and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, HubSpot) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Valid driver's license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for regular travel within the assigned territory.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Car allowance (maintenance & vehicle cost)
  • PTO

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 bonus

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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