REMOTE – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales)
#twiceasnice Recruiting4 months ago
Gainesville, FL, United States
Remote
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
Job Description
Position Overview
REMOTE – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales)
Location: Remote from Northern Florida (Gainesville, FL or surrounding areas)
Salary: Yr 1: Guaranteed $65K-$70K + $6300/yr Car Allowance + Annual Bonus for Exceeding Goal; Yr 2+: Base + $6300/yr Car + Uncapped Commission + Profit Sharing + Bonus for Exceeding Goal
Schedule: M-F, 7am-5pm Flexible
Job Type:
Full-Time • Start Date: ASAPOur client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an Account Manager to join their team. This is a remote, outside sales role where you will spend four days per week visiting manufacturing customers to provide process solutions and equipment that improve operational efficiency. One day per week will be dedicated to working from your home office. The ideal candidate is a self-starter comfortable working in an autonomous setting where you make your own schedule to ensure your territory is continuously nurtured, promoting business growth. While a mechanical aptitude is helpful (not required), the most critical skills are your curiosity, drive, ability to grasp new concepts and leverage the extensive support network. Success in this role requires a strong sense of accountability, excellent interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a people-centric organization, where you can build a long-term career in outside sales and increase your income year over year.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and grow the Northern Florida territory
- Schedule & plan weekly customer meetings
- Visit manufacturing facilities to build relationships & uncover customer needs
- Maintain and grow existing accounts
- Identify new business opportunities through prospecting, research, and warm leads
- Assess product and service offerings and recommend solutions to customers
- Lead sales demonstrations during customer meetings
- Build positive relationships with suppliers to ensure mutual growth
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Participate in training & development opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR 1+ years of sales experience is required
- Ability to learn manufacturing processes and effectively leverage internal resources is required
- Tech-savvy with solid computer skills and comfort learning new software is required
- Ability to spend 4 days per week in the field for customer visits is required (home every night)
- Ability to spend week 1 at the corporate office for training and ride-alongs during weeks 2-4 is required
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability
- 401K w/ Match, PTO
- $525/month Car Allowance
Required Skills
Manufacturing Process Understanding
Customer Relationship Building
Scheduling
Tech Savvy
Outside Sales
Prospecting
Organizational Skills
Account Management
Training and Development
Communication