House Account Specialist

House Account Specialist Location: Halethorpe, MD As a House Account Specialist, you will be at the heart of our regional community, taking ownership of a thriving sales territory dedicated to supporting and elevating local small to midsize accounts. This role is designed as an empowering springboard for your career. Key responsibilities: Cultivate trust & deepen partnerships: Nurture and elevate existing customer relationships within your assigned territory through warm, consultative outreach combining intentional in‑person travel with consistent phone contact. Collaborative problem solving: Listen deeply to client concerns and build thoughtful solutions to address customer complaints. Act as an advocate for the customer, collaborating with internal teams to make meaningful recommendations. Empowered solution design: Prepare comprehensive sales proposals by aligning pricing, credit terms, and delivery schedules to match your customer’s operational needs. Market intelligence & advocacy: Stay attuned to the marketplace by gathering insights on product trends and merchandising techniques, ensuring our clients always have access to the best options available. Team & operational support: Maintain a structured approach to your week by sharing work plans with your District Manager (DM), and occasionally support your team by assisting with counter sales in a backup capacity. Required qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 1 year of prior outside sales/service experience. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills. Self‑starter; self‑motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work independently. Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills. Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace. Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, industrial gas or welding supply sales is a plus. Detailed understanding of Google, MS Office applications, and SAP functionalities. Ability to communicate clearly and warmly with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr