Account Manager

Briggs Industrial Solutions Account ManagerAt Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse SolutionsMission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.Values: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, SafetyCompetitive benefits:401(k)Educational AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Hands On and Virtual TrainingPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffSimply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.Position PurposeThe Account Manager is responsible for growing top line sales, market share, and bottom-line profit. Differentiate Briggs Industrial Solutions, products and service from the competition. Develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and promote company brand. Focus on promoting sales of new and used equipment, parts, service, and rental within the assigned territory to ensure customer retention and satisfaction. Ensures all Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.Principal Responsibilities and DutiesFind, penetrate, design, present solutions, and close deals particular to respective product verticalIdentify, meet & develop rapport with target companies to ensure capital equipment purchasing decisionsGrow profitability with existing and conquest accounts through the sale of additional new and used equipment, parts, service, and rentalAssist Manager, Sales in forecasting sales in assigned territory, including setting account targets for sales of new and used equipment, parts, service and rentalMaintain detailed account profiles and prepares sales reports as requiredMeet or exceed assigned market share and profitability objectivesDesign and implement vigorous prospecting plan to find, develop and execute sales opportunitiesSell all equipment in Briggs Industrial Solutions portfolio, respective to assigned business vertical and product line, to new and existing customers within assigned accounts and geographyEnhance professional delivery by continuously increasing product and industry knowledge and interpersonal skillsAttend and participate in company-sponsored events and industry trade showsBuild and maintain ongoing awareness of new products, services, competitor activities and market dataPerform other related duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBasic Knowledge & Competencies:Excellent Customer Service, communication and multi-tasking skillsOutstanding Sales Leadership and Customer Relationship Building SkillsStrong Financial focus, including capital buying process, cognitive skills, problem analysis, decision making and quantitative analysisAbility to assess customer patterns and adjust labor and branch focus accordinglyThorough knowledge of all systems, procedures, techniques, equipment, operations, standards and reports that apply to the branchProficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and CRM toolsPrevious Experience/Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred1+ years' experience in selling complex products – experience in warehouse products are preferableStrong understanding of warehouse operations; shipping and receiving, put-away, order picking, replenishment, facilities management, throughput, cycle counting, transportation and logisticsThorough knowledge of supply and demand chain management fundamentals such as inbound raw material flow and outbound distributionProven success in designing, quoting, and closing the sales of equipment and other allied productsPhysical RequirementsOut of town travel: less than 25%Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basisAbility to lift up to 40 pounds