Key Account Manager (Outside Sales Manager)- Birmingham/Montgomery AL

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About RS Group</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we’re the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer’s challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Key Account Manager</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Developing a solid and trusting relationship between major key clients and company</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Resolving key client issues and complaints</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Developing a complete understanding of key account needs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Anticipating key account changes and improvements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Managing communications between key clients and internal teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist and coordinate account team assigned to each client</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strategic planning to improve client results</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist our National Accounts Directors in negotiating contracts with client and establishing timeline of performance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborating with sales team to maximize profit by up-selling or cross-selling</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Planning and presenting reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or company training</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Meeting all client needs and deliverables according to proposed timelines</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyzing client data to provide customer relationship management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Expanding relationships and bringing in new clients</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Location: Mobile, AL</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Remote/Office Location/Hybrid: Field Based</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Employment Type: Full-Time</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About the role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Key Account Manager is responsible for handling the most important client accounts in a company. These accounts make up the highest percentage of company income, and the key account manager must build and maintain a strong relationship with the client. They will be the lead point of contact for all key client matters, anticipate the client’s needs, work within the company to ensure deadlines for client are met, and help the client succeed. The key account manager will also bring in new business from existing clients or contacts and will develop new relationships with potential clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, sales, or relevant field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Four to five years’ previous work experience in sales, management, key account management, or relevant experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be a listener, a presenter, and a people-person</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Basic computer skills, and experience with CRM software and the Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on superior Excel skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Able to analyze data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong negotiation skills, with ability follow-through on client contracts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proven results of delivering client solutions and meeting sales goals</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>A bit about you</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As a professional representing RS Group, we insist on exceptional standards, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to add value for our customers. You’ll need an exceptional work ethic, an inherent technical aptitude, and the ability to build and strengthen relationships with our customers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Are you ready to explore the possibilities?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">#LI-CC1 #LI-REMOTE</span></p> </span>

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