Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs
Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business
Oversee support of managed inventory tasks to guide greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results.
Understand Grainger's Value Proposition by providing solutions to grow profitable sales
Develop account penetration strategies to include regular business reviews for essential customers to maximize sales

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years direct outside sales experience
Sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning
Ability to utilize sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions
Travel required to each customer within aligned market at least once per month, or more frequently where needed.
Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Account Manager – Manufacturing

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