Sales Account Manager

Position: Sales Account Manager (Commodity Chemical Sales)
Job Description
This position involves building customer partnerships and growing existing business by understanding customer needs and the strengths and capabilities of the Company. This position will develop and manage a sales territory and create a business plan based on our company's strategic goals as well as uncover and close new business opportunities in the chemical distribution market.
Essential Functions
* Achieve profitable revenue growth, including new business, while maintaining existing sales.
* Achieve gross margin targets by employing a consultative sales approach that focuses on building a long-term, value-based relationship with accounts.
* Develop, execute, and manage a sales plan to develop new business, and manage current customer relationships.
* Prospect for new business and identify new opportunities.
* Conduct sales calls and actively grow the size of your territory.
* Work closely with Purchasing, and operations to ensure proper inventory levels to meet customer expectations.
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of sales experience preferably in chemical distribution sales (business to business preferred).
Well-developed communication skills (verbal, written and listening) and in-depth understanding of sales process.
Ability to work independently and achieve a high volume of daily activities.
To be considered simply apply or email your resume directly to . All qualified professionals will be contacted.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.