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Account Manager - B2B Outside Sales
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What they do
An Outside Sales Account Manager focuses on retaining or increasing business with a select group of existing client accounts for a company. Develops and maintains face-to-face communication with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems. Often travels to meet clients. Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$66,782 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
You will be required to:
Learn about and become proficient in the company's product lines Work with the sales team to craft and implement sales strategies Process inbound orders and follow-up on customer requests Work with the customer service and logistics teams to fill customer orders quickly and accurately Prospect accounts from both existing lists of target accounts Cold call and discover new prospects through online and published sources Aggressively follow-up on leads Be responsible for providing excellent customer service Independently maintain and manage a constant pipeline of prospective accounts through the sales process.JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in a B2B sales capacity and possess the personality, work ethic, and integrity that are required to work at a company that is seeking to aggressively expand its national sales footprint Candidates should have extensive experience prospecting and/or cold-calling new accounts. Prior plastic sales experience is preferred, as is familiarity with the following software packages: CRM/Salesforce.com, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. College degree preferred. This is a position for self-starters who are aggressive, hard-working, and looking to develop a long-term sales-oriented career.COMPENSATION
Base salary plus bonus. Benefits include health care and 401k.TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume.COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Southland Polymers is one of the largest distributors of engineering-grade plastic resins on the West Coast. Our customers cover such diverse industries as sporting goods, outdoor products, fashion and apparel, consumer goods, medical devices, and electronics. We have 45 years of history in the industry and are looking to expand on the West Coast during what is a long-term growth phase for our company. We offer a challenging, dynamic environment and are on track to expand aggressively for years to come. Our people are smart, aggressive, hard-working, and - most importantly - great to work with. If you fit the bill, we'd love to have you join our team! To learn more about us, go to: www.southlandpolymers.comJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Health insuranceEducation:
Associate (Required)Experience:
Sales:
8 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance