Outside Sales Account Manager - ATL

Job Description
Job Description
Outside Sales Account Manager - Atlanta, GA area
As a member of the Sales Team, the Fluid Power Account Manager will be given a challenging opportunity for someone with a technical background in fluid power and/or automation to join the effort to help US manufacturing remain a viable contributor in the work marketplace by integrating our technologies and resources to make our customer more competitive and energy efficient.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to

Responsible for selling all engineered and technical product disciplines to the accounts in the assigned territory
Developing new accounts as well as managing existing business
Meeting customers’ needs thru innovative problem solving
Support key corporate initiatives and all technology divisions for the advancement of the organization
Work within the framework and business philosophies, while providing an entrepreneurial approach to growing your business
Responsibilities in the areas of Standard Product and Vendor Management are:
Promoting product, especially Standard Product where they exist for a vendor
Riding with vendor reps
Coordinate Special Price contracts with the Product Manager and work directly with the vendor to renew the contracts
Developing engineered solutions that include Standard Product
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education
Minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years of experience in fluid power or automation sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Engineering
Additional related training preferred
Skills/Competencies
A keen attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Committed team player with caring attitude
Self-starter capable of managing existing accounts as well as finding new business
A clear understanding of manufacturing processes and a desire to help customer increase their productivity and thus gain efficiency
Technical proficiency with engineered product including fluid power. Automation experience is a plus
Problem solving and communication skills with the ability to make good business decisions
Driven to outperform the competition thru hard work and creativit