Account Manager

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

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The Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing relationships with municipal and utility accounts within a designated region, reporting directly to the Sales Manager. This role requires frequent, strategic visits to existing and prospective accounts to drive sales growth and increase market share for the company's Smart Cover product line. The Account Manager will work closely with alliance partners and manage authorized distributors within the assigned territory.

Candidates must reside in the Midwest territory to best serve the needs of the customers.

• Develop and achieve sales targets for Smart Cover remote monitoring and control systems and utility solutions.
• Conduct promotional efforts to secure new accounts, enhance existing accounts and introduce customer the latest solutions.
• Participate in regional trade shows and national conventions and assist in staffing as needed.
• Keep municipal and utility accounts informed on product updates and developments.
• Provide outstanding customer support throughout all stages of the sales process.
• Submit regular reports on territory penetration, competitive intelligence, and market insights through CRM, ensuring all departments have the necessary information to meet objectives.
• Partner with Sales Manager to improve operational efficiency, enhance product development and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to achieving a competitive edge and sustained growth.
• Manage relationships with independently owned distributors within territory (if applicable) to achieve year-over-year growth.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery dates within authorized limits to ensure customer satisfaction and deal closure.
• Up to 75% travel required.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Communications, Marketing or a related field preferred 3+ years of experience in account management selling utilities or government agency desired

• Advanced skills at negotiating to win multi-million-dollar contracts preferred
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills when helping customers find resolutions required
• Strong communication, presentation and influence skills required
• Intermediate proficiency in Salesforce or related system preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication:
  Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action:
  Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards:
  Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

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