Account Manager - Utility

Take control of your future with a growing Employee-Owned firm offering an industry-leading compensation package and unmatched retirement benefits. Since 1960, Cleaves, Bessmer, Marietti, Inc. has been a proven leader of manufacturer’s representatives in the electrical, telecommunications, and utility marketplace. CBM is headquartered in Lee's Summit, MO, and covers the states of KS, MO, NE, IA, OK, TX, AR, and Southern IL. We are dedicated to building a strong future and developing long-lasting relationships with our customers and business partners. Our benefits include: ESOP Retirement Benefits and 401k Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance Employee Education Assistance Employee Dependent Education Assistance Company vehicle provided We are seeking an Outside Sales Professional to join our Utility team to provide sales and technical support and build strong relationships for an assigned group of customers and promotes the Principals represented and their product lines. Candidate must reside within 60 miles of Kansas City, MO. Job Responsibilities: Develop and implement a sales plan Prepare and conduct product presentations Answer technical product application calls Develop product, system and service expertise Provide training for customers on products, systems, application software Develop expertise in interpreting plan details Develop job take-offs/prepare bills of materials according to customer specifications Prepare product information for quotes Work with Inside Sales Professionals to coordinate opportunities Build successful relationships with assigned Principals and factory personnel Promote yourself and CBM as the most professional manufacturer’s representative selling force in the territory and the utility industry Manage an expense account to provide for entertainment of customers, vehicle care and maintenance of company provided vehicle, meals, and lodging Perform duties inherent to all outside sales personnel Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Honesty and integrity Organization and time management skills Previous successful outside sales experience preferred People-oriented, sales driven, team player Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to travel overnight on a regular basis #J-18808-Ljbffr