Strategic Account Manager

Working with a growing manufacturing company in the Cleveland OH area looking for a Strategic Account Manager for their transportation and automotive market. This is a higher level, more strategic sales role where the person will coach and mentor other Account Managers to help them grow revenue with existing accounts and help them build relationships with C level people.

Need someone degreed with strong B2B outside sales experience in manufacturing with good technical skills. Preference is someone who has sold automotive or transportation services but will consider anyone in manufacturing. This is more of an account manager role vs pure business development but need someone who has a proven track record of growing revenue in large, multi million dollar accounts.

Leadership skills are important and need someone who is good at building relationships with C level people. Must be willing to travel 30-40% of the time all over the US, Mexico, and Canada and must be able to work in the office when not traveling.