Account Manager

Account Manager

Our team in Springfield currently has an opening for an Account Manager

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary :

Account Managers are responsible for managing the overall sales efforts in their assigned territory to maximize sales and profit. They must utilize frequent face-to-face and / or telephone contact in a consultative sales approach to ensure the satisfaction of customer needs. They must identify selling opportunities and assertively act upon the opportunities that offer maximum potential and / or gross profit - both with existing customers through cross- and range-selling as well as with new leads. They must uphold Brenntag's core values and focus on customer excellence in all regards every day.

Job Description :

Customer Business Development (70%)

• Meet sales objectives and focus on customer retention as well as improving overall customer satisfaction (also through digital channels).
• Identify customer potentials, i.e., opportunities for cross- and range-selling to existing customers and engage relevant stakeholders (e.g., Brenntag Specialties sales staff).
• Set strategies and targets for growth of customers in assigned territory (sales plan); align with Sales Manager.
• Frequently conduct customer visits and prepare the meetings using all available tools and reports, coordinate, negotiate and close proposals.
• Manage spot business / rush offers, get support from Commercial Assistant when necessary.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to create in a timely manner the best solution for the customer and extract maximum value (e.g., Sales Management / Product Management for Pricing topics).
• Act as major point of contact to customers in assigned territory in all commercial matters.
• Conduct market studies on potential new product opportunities by contacting customers to gather interest and test market demand.
• Leverage Brenntag Connect to generate and maximize sales.

New Customer Generation (10%)

Sales & General Admin (15%)

Know-How Management (5% to-be)

YOUR PROFILE

Education and Experience :

OUR OFFER

INTERESTED?

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