Outside Sales/Account Manager

Outside Sales/Account ManagerAre you an experienced industrial sales professional looking for a role that offers true autonomy, exceptional earning potential, and the ability to make a direct impact? Our client is a growing, financially strong industrial distributor seeking a relationship-driven sales professional to manage and expand business throughout a defined territory.This is an opportunity to join an organization that believes in investing in its people and its customers. Unlike many distributors, they maintain a substantial inventory position to support customers quickly and effectively, creating a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.Why This Outside Sales/Account Manager Opportunity Stands OutCompetitive base salary with a highly lucrative, commission structureOutstanding earning potential that rewards top performersExcellent benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid time offHigh degree of flexibility and autonomy to manage your territory and scheduleBacked by a well-stocked inventory and strong operational support teamGrowth-focused organization with a collaborative, entrepreneurial cultureOpportunity to build long-term customer partnerships versus transactional salesKey Responsibilities for Outside Sales/Account ManagerManage and grow an established customer base while developing new business opportunitiesServe as a trusted advisor to customers across manufacturing and industrial marketsIdentify customer needs and provide solutions involving fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, motion control, automation, and related industrial productsBuild and maintain strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, and purchasing teamsPrepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close new business opportunitiesCollaborate with internal sales, operations, and product specialists to deliver exceptional customer serviceDevelop strategic territory plans to drive long-term growth and profitabilityConduct regular customer visits and business reviewsQualifications for Outside Sales/Account Manager8+ years of industrial sales experienceBackground as an Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Outside Sales Representative, Technical Sales Representative, Territory Manager, or similar roleExperience selling industrial products, fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, bearings, motion control, automation, MRO, or related solutionsProven success developing new business and growing existing accountsStrong consultative selling and relationship-building skillsAbility to work independently and manage a sales territory with minimal oversight