Account Manager R10077351

Account Manager In Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Summary : The Outside Sales Account Manager is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within assigned sales territory to both existing and new Airgas customers. They are responsible for meeting and exceeding both corporate and regional objectives for profitable sales growth, A / R management, and customer retention within their assigned territory. The successful candidate will be one who can cultivate relationships and provide solutions to both existing and new Airgas customers and who utilizes technology to enhance their productivity.

Duties & Responsibilities : Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas' sales directives and guidelines to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts. Qualifies and pursues sales leads. Cultivates customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of the customer's business and establishing a consultative relationship. Prepare sales proposals by quoting pricing, establishing credit terms, and estimated date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of Airgas' production / delivery schedules and logistics. Keeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace intelligence including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques. Partners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives. Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments related to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific information. Maintains and submits sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required by District Manager through SAP. Actively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize Airgas' working capital investment and financial risk.

Requirements and Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to a customer to establish a mix of sales solutions and products Proven success of using their deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities. Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, and presentation skills that utilize current technology. Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work and succeed independently. Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.