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Account Specialist

Johns Manville · Defiance, OH, USA ·

Pay:
$49,000-$67,300/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Account Specialist

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
$49,000.00-$67,300.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
The Account Specialist manages customer orders from inquiry to paid invoice, resolves errors in shipping and pricing as well as researching and resolving customer complaints and order issues. Specialists partner with Account Management, internal plant, sales and transportation groups to maximize the sales and profitability of the customer base by offering World Class Customer Service within the business Group. The Account Specialist works with sales as needed to assist in administration of marketing and sales programs. Roofing Systems Guarantee responsibilities include maintaining files, processing payments, issuance in timely manner, and transfer of guarantee ownership.
Your-Day-to-Day:
Order Entry Order Management, ensuring all information is accurate to ensure perfect order delivery
Maintain guarantee to do list, mail and fax each day, and issue guarantees in a timely manner. Roofing Systems
Build relationships with our external customers and partner with internal customers to ensure customer satisfaction
Insulation Systems: Pro-actively communicate daily with internal and external customers
Manage credits, debits and deductions. Specialist has some authorization to resolve customer issues complaints
Complete courtesy calls to external customers to ensure world class customer service, and proactively fill partial truck orders
Manage and maintain spreadsheets/reports
Assist in training new employees and cross training across all Insulation Systems channels
Handle basic product information calls from downstream customers
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
High School Diploma plus 5 years experience OR BA degree with 1 year experience
Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
Basic analytical decision making and ability to think through complex issues
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Basic knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
Basic knowledge of Accounts Receivable concepts for deduction resolution
Solid attention to detail
Solid organizational and prioritization skills
Solid ability to multi task
Solid ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision
Ability to develop product knowledge
Basic problem resolution and negotiation skills
Solid listening skills
Solid relationship building skills with internal and external customers
Minimal travel required 0 to 10 days per year
May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
Work environment is typical of an office environment
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.