Account Manager - Waterworks - First Supply LLC

Overview

Are you a motivated individual who likes to form relationships and help solve customer's problems? You can go far with First Supply - First Waterworks! We’re looking for engaging, driven individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. We offer employees the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to help others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement!

If you meet the skills and qualifications below, we encourage you to take charge of your career and APPLY with First Supply - First Waterworks today!

As a First Waterworks Account Manager, you will be responsible for prospecting for new contractor customers while maintaining business relationships with existing customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with an assigned and new customer base, including key accounts, insuring their satisfaction with our products and a Best-In-Class Customer Experience
• Prepare and submit oral and written material quotations
• Identify customer product needs and coordinate execution of orders with other departments
• Participate in trade associations, customer functions and local business community affairs related to First Waterworks business
• Monitor sales trends and product performance results
• Continually enhance sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager /General Manager

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience in trade field
• BS/BA in a related discipline is preferred
• Knowledge of waterworks products and customers
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets underwriting standards
• Mathematical aptitude necessary for price quotations and margin production
• Travel required within local territory
• Computer knowledge and skills with the ability to learn First Supply LLC’s  business system
• Effective social and negotiation skills

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, company paid holidays, on demand pay, education assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. First Supply features manufacturer product lines in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees in 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan UP. The company has over $100 million in inventory and over $400 million in annual sales. 

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores in 5 midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath and Kohler Signature Store brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen & bath store in the upper Midwest. We offer a huge variety of kitchen and bath choices from contemporary to traditional styles, along with service you won't find anywhere else. The Kohler Signature Stores are a kitchen and bath showroom that provides a distinguished Kohler experience where designers and homeowners can get hands on with hundreds of products, exclusively from the Kohler brands!

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. In order to be selected for the position, candidates must submit to a drug test with negative results on employment offer, the ability to be bonded as defined by First Supply LLC's fidelity bond insurance carrier and have a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets underwriting standards.