Account Manager- Fraser Valley
- Location: Fraser Valley
- Posting Date: December 19, 2024
- Job Order ID: 1012339
- Consultant: Chris Gillard
- Industry: B2B Sales
As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as an Account Manager in the Fraser Valley. One of our core values is how we ‘WoW customers’ - it’s a mindset, philosophy, a call to action. The account manager should become our customer’s best partner. They will actively call on kitchen manufacturers, showrooms, millworkers, cabinet shops, closet and organization companies, builders, and contractors as part of an active customer base to ensure success.
Who we are:
They are a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinets, architectural millwork, and hospitality industries. They are a privately held company with a long and rich history that began in 1923. We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and in Canada, we are looking to grow our team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of core products and applications via successful completion of an initial required product training program along with an ongoing requirement of continued learning agility
- Create and execute a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales targets and expands market share
- Meet regularly with existing customers and prospects in sales territory to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to meet surfaced needs
- Work effectively with internal support departments (Marketing, Inside Sales, Finance) to enrich customer experience
- Attend conferences and professional association meetings and promote new product solutions and brand as required
- Complete weekly sales activity reports and presentations in a timely manner
- 2-4 years of successful outside sales experience
- Completed education at the university or college level (ideally business-related) or equivalent experience
- Experience selling building products, furniture and /or architectural hardware is an asset
- Possessing a mechanical and/or technical aptitude
- Ability to effectively utilize CRM to maintain and develop assigned territory
- Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory – ideally be living within it
- Ability to take initiative, strong work ethic, and behave with a sense of urgency
- The opportunity to work for a company that has been certified as a Great Place to Work!
- The opportunity to work for a growing company where you are surrounded by a collaborative team.
- A rewarding career where we all share in the success of the company.
- You can expect to be supported by leadership through open communication, encouragement, and recognition.
- You will receive encouragement to continue professional growth through job shadowing, coaching, training, seminars, etc.
A competitive compensation in the range of $65K-$75K annually is offered plus commissions and great benefits. Career growth opportunity with an excellent company and great culture. If this sounds like the right role for you and you are confident at what you bring to the table, please apply.