Account Manager - Gpac
Freeport, IL
About the Job
GPAC has partnered with a highly respected and sought-after company in the Midwest. They have an amazing company culture that emphasizes celebrating success and professional growth and safety. They have multiple locations across the Midwest so I have included the most urgent opportunities, along with the perks and benefits of the company, below:
Account Manager- Salary+Commission (HA is looking for more information on exact numbers)
Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Sales & Marketing or equivalent experience of at least 4 years in the same or similar industrial environment
- Must have expert knowledge of industrial powered equipment in the industry
- Must have a strong proficiency with computers
- Must have good driving record
Responsibilities:
- Call and/or visit businesses on assigned account listing on routine basis and include cold calls as often as possible. Minimum 8 or more contacts daily, based on your business plan.
- Develop solid working relationships with fellow company employees and with vendors who may support your customers.
- Develop solid business relationships with customers.
- Promote all products and services assigned to you and initiate proposals, negotiate, and close business. Work closely with inside support staff.
- Arrange for equipment demonstrations as needed; be with customer when equipment arrives.
- Be aware of what business needs boosting and be able to shift gears – if rentals are slow, promote rentals; if shop is slow, look for service work for our shop; etc.
- Maintain current customer information in company’s computer database; record all sales calls and mileage information.
- Stay informed and trained on various services and products and new equipment provided by manufacturers we represent; attend schools when available.
- Submit monthly forecasts and lost order reports to field sales manager.
- Entertain customers as appropriate and be available outside of normal business hours.
- Attend trade shows as required.
- Assist when requested in resolving any customer problems or complaints.
- Actively seek leads for products or services that are handled by other sales reps or divisions and forward same to them.
- Work with/mentor entry level sales people as assigned.
If any of these sound intriguing to you contact me today! My contact information is below:
Eli Lucas email: eli.lucas@gogpac.com or call (843)5361013
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.