Account Manager – Inside Sales
EFC International, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
EFC International is a leading global supplier of engineered fasteners and specialty components serving the automotive, industrial, and distribution markets. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and technical expertise to support our customers worldwide.
Position Overview We are seeking a motivated
Account Manager
to join our Inside Sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all inside sales functions for an assigned group of outside sales representatives and customers. You will handle daily account management tasks, ensuring seamless communication, customer satisfaction, and support for company business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with customers by phone and email to process orders and inquiries.
Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
Enter new customer data and update existing sales data in the company database.
Partner with outside sales representatives to keep account activities and communications current.
Prepare and distribute quotations for customers as requested.
Address and overcome technical and business objections of prospective customers.
Respond to customer requests promptly and efficiently.
Monitor stock levels and set up stock agreements with customers.
Confirm scheduling and order changes and provide timely updates to customers.
Investigate and resolve customer delivery issues.
Coordinate with accounting to arrange customer payment terms when needed.
Enter orders accurately to minimize errors or omissions.
Provide technical literature to customers upon request.
Answer basic technical questions and review customer prints to recommend part solutions.
Investigate and process return requests for defective materials.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of inside sales, account management, or customer service experience.
Experience with SAP and/or the automotive industry is a strong plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to problem-solve and collaborate effectively with both customers and internal teams.
Why Join EFC?
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development and growth opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
The opportunity to work with global customers and industry leaders
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Position Overview We are seeking a motivated
Account Manager
to join our Inside Sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all inside sales functions for an assigned group of outside sales representatives and customers. You will handle daily account management tasks, ensuring seamless communication, customer satisfaction, and support for company business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with customers by phone and email to process orders and inquiries.
Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
Enter new customer data and update existing sales data in the company database.
Partner with outside sales representatives to keep account activities and communications current.
Prepare and distribute quotations for customers as requested.
Address and overcome technical and business objections of prospective customers.
Respond to customer requests promptly and efficiently.
Monitor stock levels and set up stock agreements with customers.
Confirm scheduling and order changes and provide timely updates to customers.
Investigate and resolve customer delivery issues.
Coordinate with accounting to arrange customer payment terms when needed.
Enter orders accurately to minimize errors or omissions.
Provide technical literature to customers upon request.
Answer basic technical questions and review customer prints to recommend part solutions.
Investigate and process return requests for defective materials.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of inside sales, account management, or customer service experience.
Experience with SAP and/or the automotive industry is a strong plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to problem-solve and collaborate effectively with both customers and internal teams.
Why Join EFC?
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development and growth opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
The opportunity to work with global customers and industry leaders
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