Account Executive

Our client, a 50 year-old industrial manufacturer with 20 manufacturing plants worldwide, is seeking to hire 2 Account Executives.

Position Overview:

The company is offering a competitive compensation package for the Account Manager roles, which includes:

• Salary: $50k-$65k base salary plus a 5% bonus.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO, including sick time and vacation.
• Community Involvement: Up to 8 hours of paid community service.
• Educational Support: Selective reimbursement for continued learning and education.
• Profit Sharing: Company performance-based profit sharing, contributed to the 401(k).
• Sales Bonuses: Quarterly bonuses based on individual and company performance.

This role requires working in the Itasca office 5 days a week. Most employees are promoted within 12-18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with current customers, educating them about the company's products, making recommendations, and creating quotes.
• Works closely with Sales, Operations, and Engineering teams to understand customer needs, recommend appropriate products, and prepare accurate quotes.
• Manages projects related to special assignments and areas of responsibility.
• Participates actively in Sales Team meetings and contributes to discussions and strategies.
• Continuously develops technical and sales skills to ensure success in the role.
• Educates current customers about the company’s products and services.

Requirements:

• 2 years of sales or account management experience.
• Passion to be in outside/field sales long-term.
• Background in industrial sales is a plus.
• Ability to be in the Itasca office 5 days per week.
• Must have strong drive.