Account Manager

Account Manager

Department : Chemical - Account Management

Job Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Salary Exempt

Reports To : Account Management Division Manager

Work Schedule : Varies

Amount of Travel Required : >

80%

Positions Supervised : None

WHO YOU ARE :

Are you driven by results and strive to serve our customers with passion? Do you enjoy working to achieve sales goals along with developing partnerships with our customers? If so, then the Account Manager may be the position for you!

WHO WE ARE :

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION :

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

The Account Manager will effectively manage existing customer accounts and the generation of new accounts within their designated region. This role requires working within FDA and USDA food processing and manufacturing facilities and being available during various production shifts to meet customer needs. The manager will provide and keep track of written service reports and generate new leads and profitable business opportunities through collaboration with both external and internal business partners, converting prospects into clients through diligent follow-up by phone, email, and personal visits. Job duties include :

YOUR MUST HAVES :

Must be 18 years of age or older.Possess a valid and active driver's license.High School Graduate or General Education Degree (“GED”).2 years of technical and / or field sales experience, Account Management in B2B / Manufacturing or related field experience, or 2 years of internal company experience.Proficient computer skills associated with Microsoft Office and basic skills required to learn new programs.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Comfortable working independently and as a team when the need should arise.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE :

Experience in food production, food manufacturing, sanitation or chemical industry.Bachelor's Degree in related field.

OUR ENVIRONMENT :

This position is based at a combination of your in-home office and customer facilities within your assigned geographical area. While traveling or on customer visits, exposure to wet, hot, cold, various shifts, requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Frequently (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs / day)

Stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, reach outward, squat / kneel, bend. Lift / Carry 11-50 lbs & push / pull 13-40 lbs.

Constant (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Use of fingers and hands. Lift / Carry 10 lbs or less & push / pull 12 lbs or less.

Occasional (role requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs / day)

Climb & crawl. Lift / Carry 51+ lbs & push / pull 41-100 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Safe Foods, a Division of Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Safe Foods is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and / or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and / or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and / or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS :

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!

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