Account Manager Smith Equipment

Job Description:

Smith an ITW company is seeking an Account Manager to join the Welding Accessories and Cutting Division team. The Account Manager is accountable for driving sales and market share growth for industrial cutting equipment through strategic account development with key national distribution partners.

This role serves as the primary commercial liaison between the company and assigned distribution partners developing and executing joint business plans that increase product adoption revenue growth and end-user engagement. The Account Manager will work cross-functionally with sales marketing product management operations and channel partners to achieve strategic goals.

How you will Make an Impact:

Driving Strategic Growth

• Develop and execute annual business plans for strategic accounts that accelerate revenue profitability and market share growth.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand product penetration across targeted end- markets applications and customer segments.
• Deliver sustainable growth through effective channel development end-user engagement and strategic account expansion.

Build High-Value Partnerships

• Establish trusted relationships with key stakeholders at corporate regional and branch levels within assigned distribution partners.
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact between the company and assigned accounts.
• Influence distributor priorities and initiatives to drive increased focus on industrial cutting solutions.

Expand Market Presence

• Drive adoption of new products and solutions through coordinated launch strategies and sales enablement programs.
• Increase awareness and demand through collaborative marketing training and customer engagement activities.
• Identify competitive conversion opportunities and position the companys solutions as the preferred choice.

Shape Business Strategy

• Provide market intelligence competitive insights customer feedback and channel trends that influence business decisions.
• Partner with Product Management and Marketing to support portfolio development pipeline marketing and growth strategies.
• Contribute to long-range planning through accurate forecasting and strategic account insights.

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

• Deliver Results: achieve sales profitability and growth goals while managing priorities and driving accountability.
• Know Your Customer: build expertise in customer needs distribution channels industry trends and competitive solutions to create value.
• Influence with Impact: build trusted relationships communicate effectively and negotiate successful business outcomes.
• Collaborate for Success: partner across teams to execute strategic initiatives support customers and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead with Ownership: think strategically take initiative act with integrity and remain focused on delivering exceptional customer and business results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Operations Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 5 years of progressive experience in account management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the gas equipment industry supply chain management and cost analysis.
• Up to 50% Travel

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding cutting consumables and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment Safety & Accessories Hobart Filler Metals and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is headquartered in Appleton Wisconsin and wholly owned byIllinois Tool Works(NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability quality and responsiveness. Our tagline The Power of Blue is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

Thecompany began with an innovation that responded to customer needs growing from a one-man operation in 1929 to the worlds largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why ITW Welding

Heres what we offer to help you build the future you want:

• Generous Retirement Benefits 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays 5 sick days and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance Life AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

At ITW Welding were not just a place to work were a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

Compensation Information:

The compensation package offers a competitive annual salary of $95000 to $130000. This range is dependent on the geographic location the candidates qualification and prior experience. We are committed to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.