
Account Manager
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Internal teams including Sales Support Staff, Product Managers, Engineers and Supply Chain.
- A combination of both domestic and international customers in industries such as Industrial Automation, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, and OEM Equipment Manufacturers.
- Vendors of industrial computers and rugged handheld tablets that lead the Industrial Automation industry with cutting edge technology.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders within names accounts. Acts as the primary point of contact for these strategic accounts and provide exceptional customer service.
- Regularly engage with customers through calls, emails, meetings, and other communication channels to understand their needs, challenges, and expectations. Regular onsite visits are expected.
- Utilize the CRM tool, Hubspot, to log communication and keep task of open deals, leads and tasks.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with key customers to optimize revenue and maintain customer loyalty.
- Provide regular reports to the sales manager and/or leadership team, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities within assigned accounts.
- Respond promptly and professionally to prequalified leads and inquiries generated through marketing efforts.
- Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand potential clients' requirements and challenges.
- Clearly communicate product/service features, benefits, and pricing to prospects.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, product management, supply chain, support) to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Develop comprehensive and strategic account plans for each key customer, outlining objectives, targets, and growth strategies.
- Identify and pursue upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts, promoting additional products, services, and solutions that align with customer needs.
- Understand the customer's product lifecycle. Continues customer education via our product road maps.
- Regularly present product demonstrations and conduct sales presentations to showcase the value and benefits of our offerings.
- Stay updated with industry trends, partners, competitors, and market conditions.
- Continuously enhance product knowledge and effectively communicate product updates to clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to alter your communication style to different audiences.
- Proven experience with vendor/customer communication.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proven strategic planning experience
- High attention to detail.
- High desire to contribute to the bottom line of a business.
- Ability to think outside of the box and not be afraid to voice ideas.
- Possess a self-driven, motivated personality.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and make decisions with minimal guidance
- Ability to work independently and also be able to collaborate with others as needed.
- You don’t enjoy interacting with people on a daily basis.
- You are not timeline driven.
- You do not work well under pressure.
- You desire to do all the work yourself, as this role is collaborative.
- You cannot work with little to no supervision.
- You cannot work in ambiguous situations.
- Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university and 2 years' relevant experience; Or a minimum of 5 years of experience in lieu of education; OR an equivalent combination of years and/or experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skill.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to close deals over the phone.
- Customer oriented.
- Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Willingness to learn.
- Flexibility (ability to change with business need)
- Commission Plan
- 401K matching
- HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) covers medical, dental and vision expenses
- Gym membership
- Paid Holidays and PTO days
- Birthday PTO and Volunteer Day
- Culture Committee Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Modern office work environment with free drinks and snacks