Account Manager

Position Summary Parker Hannifin's Filtration Group is seeking to hire an Account Manager responsible for maintaining and increasing sales volume and margin with existing and new accounts within the OEM channels. Accountable for executing assigned sales goals and sales plans within designated customers and/or within a designated sales territory. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and maintaining effective agreements. Actively supports the corporation's Win Strategy. Responsibilities Proactively works with all divisional management and related support departments to ensure on‑time customer service needs are met or exceeded. Represents company at trade shows and other professional activities. Reports to Regional Sales Manager or equivalent. Develops and maintains strong client relationships with OEM customers and may or may not have distributor accounts while meeting position objectives. Ensures Parker products are specified to maintain and increase revenue by prioritizing the opportunities on an account‑by‑account basis to obtain optimum sales and margin results. Develops and maintains comprehensive technical knowledge of group/divisional products, applications, features, advantages and benefits. Keeps up with internal and external training and development. Obtains specifications and approvals at engineering firms, major accounts and/or distributors assigned to develop increased sales opportunities and margins. Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provides reports, on a regular and/or monthly basis. Keeps management aware of changes that would affect the distribution of Parker products. Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies. Assists the divisions in planning strategy to provide the products and service required for their assigned accounts. Actively supports cross‑divisional and other group products with proper referral. Provides product training at the distributor and customer levels. Motivates and provides sales direction to the distributors. Assists in the conversion of competitive accounts to Parker. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in direct and/or distributor sales of industrial technical products. Filtration knowledge and experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written. Computer skills including Microsoft Office. Must be able to travel overnight 50% to 70% of time; or as required. Applicable product and system certification preferred. Must have proven track record of performing or exceeding performance levels. Must be based in or near a major metropolitan area in Eastern or Central time zone. Compensation Pay Range: $88,000 to $139,850 annually. Participation in Sales Incentive Program. Benefits Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. Career development and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. Minority, female, disability, veteran and VEVRAA federal contractor. For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Drug Tests In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr