We are representing our client, a family-owned distributor & tire service industry partner, in their search for a Georgia-based Account Manager to increase business with existing clients and develop new accounts/prospects. Outside sales experience in auto parts industry strongly preferred.
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Our client is currently looking for a northern Georgia-based Account Manager to increase business potential with existing clients in an established territory, develop new accounts and maintain effective relationships with customers and prospects. The Account Manager will be responsible for the sales growth within the Nothern Georgia area.
The ideal candidate will have previous outside sales experience in the automotive industry; possess strong, new business development skills; display a high level of confidence and autonomy; and demonstrate commitment to providing clients with quality products and exceptional service.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage and grow an existing customer base in the Northern Georgia area.
- Build a successful sales route by making in-person sales calls.
- Use suggestive selling to help guide customers to solutions that best fit their needs.
- Develop and manage relationships with new and existing customers.
- Help customers manage their inventory and build programs to fit their needs.
- Promote new products to new and existing customers.
- Generate sales and submit orders in our system.
- Manage and track leads and customer interactions using our CRM system
- Partner with and build relationships with our vendors to help educate our customers.
- Work closely with the Regional Manager to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.
- Provide exceptional customer service and overcome objections.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years sales experience in related industry, vehicle parts sales preferred
- Experience cold calling
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Proven track record of exceeding sales goals
- Proven ability to prospect and penetrate new business
- Possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
- Ability to drive 2800 to 3800 miles per month
- Able to lift under 25lbs regularly, and over 25lbs occasionally
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of basic math computation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and foster professional relationships
- Display professional appearance and demeanor
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong work ethic
LOCATION
This is a remote, full-time position. Preferred candidates live in northern Georgia. The targeted counties include: Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Clarke.
APPLICATION PROCESS
CBIZ Talent Solutions, a search firm, is assisting our client with this important search. All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Our client and CBIZ Talent Solutions firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local law.
CBIZ TALENT SOLUTIONS
700 West 47th Street, Suite 1100 | Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816.945.5400 | www.cbiz.com
Kristen Faust, Vice President, Executive Recruiter
Email: kfaust@cbiz.com