Account Manager – Industrial (HDPE)

at  Lock Search Group

Eastern Kootenays (home based)
Our national client is expanding again. In an effort to match demand, client expectations and market growth, they are motivated to add an Account Manager to their Eastern BC Sales group. In this unique home office-based position within the Wholesale Distribution sector, you will focus on supporting demand and sales opportunities by targeting, educating and partnering with a range of customers, with a key focus on customer retention and managing existing relationships, and some strategic project prospecting.
The successful Account Manager will be a dynamic, team-oriented technical sales professional with consultative, relationship selling skills. Due to the technical background of this position, mechanical aptitude and interest is a must. Our client is excited to bring on a proven sales professional that has the drive and interest to hunt, but also possesses the capacity and experience to manage an existing book of active accounts. A track record of targeting, supporting and managing clients in the municipal, institutional, and EPCM segment, would be advantageous. This role will need to be familiar with HDPE product lines.
*Must reside in the Eastern Kootenay marketplace to get considered for this exciting opportunity. *

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Establish, develop, and manage all accounts in the assigned territory – be an established first-choice partner with end users and clients.
• Work internally with stakeholders to develop account specific plans that maximize sales, profit, merchandising, distribution and market share
• Managing a robust territory through effective time management and strategic planning
• Formulate strategic action plans aimed at converting competitive users and non-users into dedicated clients of services.
• Actively engage in efforts to retain existing accounts.
• Deliver comprehensive product information, encompassing features, benefits, and updates on new product lines.
• Conduct regular customer visits and follow-ups, both on-site and remotely.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for acquiring new customers.
• Collaborate in the preparation of sales budgets.
• Stay informed about major projects and their potential impact on customers

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous technical selling experience is highly preferred in a mechanical setting: plumbing, waterworks, industrial or utility market
• Previous knowledge of dealing with HDPE products
• Successful track record of targeting, supporting and managing clients in the municipal, institutional, and EPCM segmetns (Oil & Gas, Energy, Power, Heavy Civil construction etc..)
• Prefer a post-secondary education, but a technical certificate / Red Seal trade (with sales experience) is also a strong fit
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills – ability to sell to operations/construction personnel, engineers and to municipal clients
• Ability to change, adapt and thrive in a fast paced competitive environment.
• Ability to build and foster impactful relationships with key customers
• Comfort and interest to work from a home office, with the ability to visit branch on a week to week basis (must reside in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley/GVA)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Clean Driver’s Abstract.

OFFERS & BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to work with an ambitious team and organization
• A very attractive compensation package, made up from a salary, alluring performance-incentive plan and strong benefits, including, Extended Medical/Dental and retirement savings
• Car Allowance w/ Gas Card also included
  If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally within a company, apply for this position today! Please submit your resume to Bryce Delegarde, Senior Recruitment Consultant by using the “Apply” button.
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-delegarde-62272541/
  Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
  Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals.
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