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Inside Sales Account Manager – Wholesale Channel

Wm. K. Walthers, Inc, Milwaukee, WI, United States


Are you energized by building relationships, influencing outcomes, and driving growth?

As an Inside Sales Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of a territory of wholesale customers, growing existing accounts, uncovering new opportunities, and driving meaningful revenue impact. This is a high-visibility role where your ability to connect, persuade, and close directly fuels both your customers’ success and Walthers’ growth.

You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to your accounts, using insights, creativity, and a consultative approach to expand business and introduce new programs. If you thrive on momentum, enjoy outbound outreach, and love turning conversations into opportunities, this role is built for you.

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What You’ll Own

Drive Growth & Win Business

• Take full ownership of your territory and grow revenue within existing wholesale accounts 

• Identify, pursue, and close new opportunities across products, programs, and channels 

• Lead proactive outreach (calls, emails, campaigns) that creates consistent pipeline and momentum 

• Confidently present solutions that align customer goals with Walthers’ offerings 

• Turn insights, trends, and customer conversations into actionable sales strategies 

Build Strong, Influential Relationships

• Become a trusted partner to your customers, understanding their business and helping them drive profitable growth

• Lead high-impact conversations that identify product needs and convert to additional sales 

• Stay consistently engaged with accounts through thoughtful follow-up and relationship-building 

• Represent Walthers as a knowledgeable, responsive, and solutions-oriented partner 

Shape the Business

• Bring voice-of-customer insights to influence programs, promotions, and product direction 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Operations to deliver sales results 

• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities 

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How You’ll Operate

• Use Salesforce and internal tools to stay organized, prioritize opportunities, and maximize impact 

• Maintain strong visibility into your pipeline, performance, and account activity 

• Ensure a smooth customer experience from first conversation through order completion 

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What Success Looks Like

• Consistently growing revenue and margin within your territory 

• Expanding key accounts through new programs and deeper engagement 

• High outbound activity that leads to meaningful conversations and closed business 

• Strong, lasting customer relationships and high retention 

• A robust, well-managed pipeline with clear visibility to results 

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What We’re Looking For

• Proven ability to influence, build relationships, and close business 

• Confidence in outbound sales and proactive customer engagement 

• Strong communication skills with a natural ability to connect and persuade 

• Competitive, driven, and motivated by achieving and exceeding goals 

• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage a dynamic territory

• Capable of developing account plans and executing against them

• Strong time management and prioritization skills across multiple accounts 

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to follow-through and accountability

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Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) 

• 2–5+ years of inside sales, account management, or B2B sales experience 

• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) 

• Demonstrated success growing existing accounts and closing new business 

• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue and margin targets 

• Proven ability to build rapport, establish credibility, and maintain long-term relationships

• High integrity, strong work ethic, and a solution-oriented mindset

• Interest in model railroading or hobby-related industries is a plus