Account Manager - Outside Sales - Locust, NC

Account Manager

Chicago Tube and Iron Company is a leader in the metals distribution and fabrication industry. We are an established company with an impressive record of profitability and growth.

Location - Locust, NC - Pay Rate - $70K - $80K (DOE)

Type - Hybrid

1st Shift - Mon – Fri | 8:00am – 5:00pm - Benefits

Openings - 1

Job Summary:

The Account Manager is responsible for managing quotes, orders, and inventory for the general branch. This includes the sale of steel tubing, bar, pipe, value & fitting products. The Account Manager will also be the point person for selected accounts and will be tasked with increasing sales and enhancing profit margins. The Account Manager will oversee the Charlotte region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Increase revenue in targeted accounts through the sale of tubular, bar, pipe, valve and fitting products, as well as value-added services such as production cutting, laser fabrication, bending, welding, and kitting.
• Service and manage existing customers (quotes, PO's, inventory, customer challenges).
• Prepare and submit regular customer focused reports.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through the use of industry publications, personal networks, and participation in steel industry associations and events.
• Assist in the management of inventory as well as significant quote opportunities.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of at least 2 years of college toward a 4yr degree in a related field and/or a minimum two years of work experience in industrial sales required, with experience in steel distribution sales highly preferred (stainless steel experience a definite plus).
• The successful candidate should have proven skills in account management, negotiating and closing sales, and conducting face-to-face presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is also required.

Working environment/physical demands:

• Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Occasionally exposed warehouse working conditions and surroundings, while wearing the required PPE.

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