Sales Account Executive

Description

The Sales Account Executive, based out of Minnesota, is responsible for an identified geographic region and/or a specific market, selling products and services to existing and prospective customers, managing the sales pipeline and building strong customer retention and loyalty.

* Located in or near Minnesota is a requirement

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
• Develop strategic alliances and networks within assigned regions/markets in order to advance Alexandria Industries in the marketplace
• Directly represent assigned regions/markets on internal teams by supporting quoting and estimating activities when needed
• Partner with manufacturing leaders and departments to define and create achievable processes, rates and potential profitability targets
• Participate in contract review and lead-time reduction efforts
• Budget and manage customer, territory and gross margin percentage sales goals
• Develop and achieve sales goals outlined in the strategic plan
• Manage and document sales pipeline process and activities; investigation, prospecting, qualification, quotation, proposals, follow-up, etc.
• Support and partner with the marketing department in order to achieve the region/market goals
• Manage sales expenses and complete expense reports in a timely manner
• Manage customer contracts for all market customers (metal, supply agreements, )
• Partner with other account executives in order to meet region/market customer expectations as needed
• Manage and report on sales forecasts and updates as appropriate; on an immediate, 90-day, or annual basis

• Work closely with customers and prospects to clarify prints, specifications, quality expectations,
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships
• Partner with the internal operations team to continuously improve quality standards in order to provide products that exceed customer expectations
• Review customer satisfaction surveys and take action based on the feedback in order to develop and achieve customer satisfaction and retention goals
• Work with suppliers as directed to ensure the best value to the company and its customers
• Create good working relationships with all Alexandria Industries locations and work closely with them regarding business development strategies

• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

• Education:
  • Associates degree required, Bachelors degree preferred in an mechanical/manufacturing engineering discipline.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of sales and business development experience
  • Prior experience working in a custom manufacturing or engineering environment required
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Driver's License and reliable transportation
  • Ability to develop strong knowledge of business operations and procedures: aluminum extrusion, plastic injection molding, precision machining and other related manufacturing processes
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Credible, with excellent business acumen and high level analysis skills
  • Strong team focus with the ability to work effectively in a professional and team environment
  • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members and lead and influence others
  • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
  • Ability to identify and promote solutions to support customer and business objectives
  • Project management skills
  • Self-directed, able to take initiative and exercise independent judgment
  • Mature judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Ability to construct and lead presentations
  • Good understanding of sales pipeline process; prospecting, lead generation, quotations,
  • Ability and willingness to travel…