Sales Account Manager

Meyer Distributing is looking for a Sales Account Manager to join our Arlington team.

Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 85+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing’s shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top‑of‑the‑line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for all inside sales functions including but not limited to inbound/outbound telephone calls and the processing of sales documents and represents Meyer and its interests with the highest regard to customer satisfaction in a professional manner.

• Experience:
  
  Prior automotive parts knowledge and previous sales experience preferred.
• Open to entry-level candidates with strong customer service experience.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
• Must have ability to communicate on the phone 90 percent or more of shift.
• Must understand customer’s current needs and anticipate future customer requirements.
• Must have ability to multi‑task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to give special attention to detail required.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Planning/organizing and follow up skills — the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans and follows up to ensure compliance.
• This position requires extensive use of a computer. Experience with Microsoft Windows preferred.
• Excellent negotiating abilities.
• Must have strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Bi‑weekly paydays on Wednesdays
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days Available
• Up to 20% Employee Discount
• Casual Dress Code
• Health Savings Account
• Introductory & Annual Reviews
• Other Meyer Perks:
  Tuition Reimbursement, cell phone discounts, rental car discounts, etc.

• Handles a high volume of telephone calls per day, working with existing and new potential customers, taking orders and closing sales.
• Sources new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow‑up and outbound cold calls.
• Processes all calls with efficiency and accuracy. Keeps digital notes of all telephone communications. Verifies orders before processing into computer system.
• Ensures that accounts are serviced and maintained in accordance with Company standards.
• Recognizes customers’ buying patterns and promotes possible new product lines.
• Contacts key accounts regularly. Routinely contacts prospects to continue to build sales and new customers. Develops and maintains professional relations with customers.
• Investigates and resolves all customer issues professionally and reasonably, resulting in conclusions that are acceptable for both Company and customer.
• Meets or exceeds sales goals.
• Stays current on product knowledge and trends.
• Some travel possible as directed by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.