What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Account Manager position at Lakeland Companies?
Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company in Kansas is seeking a dynamic Industrial Account Manager. This individual will serve in a cross-functional role, consequently, being a very valuable employee to our overall business. The position requires the ability to manage various tasks in a detail-oriented manner.The primary responsibility or being an Outside Sales resource for our clientele base and sales force. Key Responsibilities:Foster trusting relationships with clients, Lakeland Engineering Equipment Co. staff, and our vendor partners.Communicate thoroughly and in a timely manner with clients and the Lakeland sales team.Identify sales opportunities within existing accounts.Develop prospective accounts.Assist with the identification of appropriate product substitutions as needed.Communicate with our vendor partners to obtain product samples, as well as for them to provide technical assistance to you as needed.Interface with the Lakeland Engineering Equipment Co. business system to accomplish many duties.Participates proactively in the self-education of product specifications, features and benefits.Participates in product training by others as required.Strive to achieve goals set forth by themselves and the company.Represent Lakeland Engineering Equipment Co. in a manner that is mutually beneficial to our clients, our company and our vendor partners.Accepts ownership of one’s responsibilities and assigned tasks.Competencies:Organizational & prioritization skillsTechnical & Industry KnowledgeSales Strategy & Business DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingProblem-Solving & Critical ThinkingProject & Account ManagementSelf-motivated & proactiveLeadership and ProfessionalismEducation and/or ExperienceHigh school Diploma3-5 years of account management, sales or business development experience in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment. Electrical experience preferred.Computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Windows navigation as well as experience using CRM systems. BenefitsHealth insuranceDental and Vision Insurance401 (k) & profit sharingPaid Holidays & paid time off
Salary : $69,000 - $75,000