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Associate Account Manager

IDEX, Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States, 49022

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R-08212If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40

around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.POSITION TITLE: Associate Account Manager, MRO Channel

REPORTING TO: Manager, MRO Channel Strategy

LOCATION: Benton Harbor, MI

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the

leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost

effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare,

and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

Scope of Role: The Associate Account Manager, MRO Channel is responsible for driving growth

and achieving business objectives in the catalog/MRO distribution channel for North America.

This role is a sales development role that will support our efforts to win at our 20C customers

while engaging with their manager to better understand MRO channel management.

Responsibilities will consist of account planning and execution, organizational and analytical

judgments specific to the sale of the brands represented by IDEX Performance Pneumatics (IPP).

The role will also be responsible for developing relationships within the MRO channel partners

and to understand key applications and end users that utilize our product. The position will

participate in the development and implementation of strategy to grow share of wallet at our midtier

MRO partners. The candidate will have an understanding of sales process and display the

ability to work cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment.

The position requires up to <20% overnight travel (US & Canada).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for meeting and/or exceeding Annual Operating Plan objectives within the

their assigned accounts

• Develop and implement a growth strategy which will improve share with existing partners

• Support corporate-level strategy with strategic accounts (80Cs) by handling daily tasks

and follow up actions

• Maintain a balance of building strong, collaborative relationships with partners while

maintaining IPP’s interests and goals as a top priority

• Outline a targeted communication strategy with existing on the represented brands’

value propositions as well as capabilities and offerings

• Evaluate, develop, and execute a best-in-class content plan for each partner’s website

and e-commerce platforms

• Provide accurate and timely forecast information to management on a monthly,

quarterly, and yearly basis

• Work cross-functionally with the commercial organization to inform and support efforts to

drive growth initiatives

Ga s t Manufac tur ing, Inc . , A Uni t of IDEX Corpora t ion

2300 M-139 Highway, Benton Harbor , MI 49022

Of f ice: 269 -926-6171 | Tech: 269 -934-1130

• Provide market and competitive intel to product management through customer

interactions, prospecting, and attendance at industry tradeshows

• Other duties as assigned

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Bring prioritization mindset to all job responsibilities

• Understand where growth opportunities lie within the assigned channel; focusing on

growing share by expansion

• Support new product launches and other key initiatives as defined by Product Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering

• At least two (2) years equivalent work experience in distribution sales, inside sales, sales

support or account management

• Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools is preferred

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally

• Proven track record of delivering sales results

• Strong personal leadership and experience working in manufacturing environment

• Project management experience

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage priorities as articulated by direct manager

• Must have ability to build relationships with current / new customers

• Must be self-motivated, show initiative, anticipate, and prevent issues by executing

advanced problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate ability to lead and work well in a team environment

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to work well with customers and internal team members to lead positive

change in a fast-paced work environment

• Persons occupying this position will be expected to sign an Employee Inventions and

Proprietary Information agreement

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to

workforce diversity

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential

duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be

requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.**IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer**. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.**Attention Applicants:**

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