Account Manager - Galloup

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years.

At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role

Summary:

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager is a key member of the Galloup sales team. The person in this role is responsible for outside customer sales and sales satisfaction through direct contact, phone, or other electronic communications. Sales functions include territory management, customer interaction activities, identifying decision makers, making sales calls, uncovering needs, closing sales, and maintaining vendor relationships.

Candidate will be placed in an established account base and will be responsible for achieving sales and margin objectives.

The essential duties and responsibilities of an Account Manager will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contact customers and develop and clearly articulate Galloup's value proposition for products and services
• Oversee sales activities and develop relationships with customers
• Responsible for managing accounts, ensuring clients are satisfied and generating new sales opportunities
• Keep CRM system up to date with account, contact and opportunity pipeline information
• Attend sales meetings and other company meetings as requested; may attend industry shows and conventions
• Professionally represent Galloup in presentations, briefings, and trade events
• Promote customer training (lunch and learns, etc.)
• Make special or emergency deliveries if needed
• Responsible for annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Work with the team on Project set up, and participate in pricing discussions
• Forward information on competitors' activities, and possible sales leads
• Plan strategy, goals, and objectives for each account
• Regularly meet or exceed sales targets
• Perform business reviews to align Galloup's capabilities with client goals and present this to executive levels in the client organization
• Make calls independently or with internal resources including technical and management to achieve account goals
• Interact with Galloup management, vendors, inside sales, and technical team to develop customer strategies, coordinate follow-up effort, maximize profits, close orders, and ensure efficient and effective project delivery
• Manage the proposal delivery process, including follow-up, and work with Galloup resources to develop proposals
• Pursue desirable business that aligns with company goals
• Maximize gross margin and achieve Galloup's profit goals from assigned accounts
• Participate in project management meetings with a goal to ensure customer satisfaction and identify other revenue generating opportunities
• Regularly review all pertinent sales reports. Provide value-added service by helping customers find more efficient solutions
• Always represent the company in a public relations capacity
• Submit call, expense and other reports as required
• Work with Project Team to present change…