Outside Sales Account Manager Industrial Fluid Power Components and Solutions
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
- Drive Sales Growth: Meet and exceed annual sales and gross profit goals.
- Win New Business: Prospect follow up and convert new OEM Capital Project and MRO customers.
- Develop Target Accounts: Identify and focus on key strategic accounts for long-term growth.
- Understand Customer Needs: Conduct detailed needs assessments and develop tailored solutions based on technical and business insights.
- Deliver Winning Proposals: Create compelling proposals presentations and quotations that align with customer requirements.
- Negotiate for Success: Close deals that maximize value for both the customer and the company.
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction: Provide responsive on-time and error-free service while proactively solving problems.
- Collaborate Internally: Leverage internal technical and service resources to deliver the best solutions.
- Utilize CRM Tools: Track metrics manage opportunities and report weekly progress.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in weekly accountability meetings and ongoing training through SunSource University
- Bachelors degree in Sales Marketing or Engineering OR 2-year technical degree in Fluid Power is preferred
- 3 years of industrial sales experience experience with value-add sales is strongly preferred
- 2 years in Fluid Power sales is strongly preferred
- Sales experience within Automation or Motion Control a plus
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
- Consultative value-added sales approach
- Excellent communication planning and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated organized and competitive
- Valid drivers license required
- Overnight travel may be required at times
- Achievement of sales margin and quote goals
- Growth in new customers and target accounts
- Consistent CRM activity and call cadence
- Cross-selling success and collaboration across business units
- Demonstration of creativity initiative and teamwork
- Competitive compensation / commission plan
- Vehicle Allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package (health dental vision 401k vacation)
- Ongoing professional development and technical training
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growing market
- Supportive team-driven culture focused on customer success
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About Company
As one of North America's leading distributors for mobile and industrial applications, our solutions-based approach supports OEM & MRO customers with their needs in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial supplies, and service & repair capabilities.