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Outside Sales Territory Manager
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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.
$66,275 / year median in Indiana
-6% projected decline
Job Description
American Welding & Gas, Inc., (AWG) has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager based in Griffith, IN to lead our sales growth and future growth in surrounding states. In this position, you will be responsible for increasing sales and gross profit by establishing new customers and expanding business with existing customers within assigned territory. Incentives Competitive Pay and Commissions
Collaborative team environment
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits with no waiting period
Company Paid Term Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Duties & Responsibilities Grow the territory business through solution selling of gas products and technology to new and existing customers
Develop and execute plans to maintain and grow the existing customer base
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions and project scope with existing and new customers
Utilize Outlook, Call Proof, or other company designated CRM platforms for planning, scheduling, and professional time management of the assigned sales territory
Develop long term relationships with strategic customers, facilitating product supply agreements, and developing a sales territory customer portfolio with long term targeted customers
Actively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize working capital investment and financial risk
Respond to and solve customer issues or concerns by deploying necessary company resources
Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude with all associates, customers, vendors and other business partners
Work closely with local branch managers to assist in promoting sales and customer management through retail store locations within assigned territory
Meet goals and objectives set by and with management
Perform administrative duties such as managing expenses through Concur, completing sales profitability analysis for proposal review, completing customer pricing and data sheets for computer contracts, etc.
Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Education Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years of previous sales experience
Knowledge of welding and gas products strongly preferred
Industrial sales experience strongly preferred Successful track record of managing a sales territory
Strong time and management skills
Critical thinking skills Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Goal oriented
Interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Sales process training
Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting terms and principals including gross margin, gross margin percent, operating income, return on investment, internal rate of return, profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Additional Notes:
Overnight travel may be required American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases. AWG is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with 80 branch locations, 20 gas fill plants in 20 states, stretching from Montana through Florida. As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise, assets and sources of supply necessary to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small business. American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward. AWG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance