Remote – account manager (entry level outside sales)

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Remote – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales)

Location: Remote from Austin, TX & surrounding areas

Salary Yr 1: Guaranteed $65K-$70K + $6300/yr Car Allowance + Annual Bonus for Exceeding Goal

Salary Yr 2+: Base + $6300/yr Car + Uncapped Commission + Profit Sharing + Bonus for Exceeding Goal

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/month Car Allowance

Job Type: Full-Time

Core Hours: M-F, 7am-5pm

Flexible Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship: Not available

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Territory: Austin, San Antonio, Waco, and surrounding areas

Travel: Visit customers 4 days per week (within 2 hours); HOME EVERY NIGHT!

Description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an Account Manager to join their team. This is a remote, outside sales role where you will spend four days per week visiting manufacturing customers to provide process solutions and equipment that improve operational efficiency. One day per week will be dedicated to working from your home office.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter comfortable working in an autonomous setting where you make your own schedule to ensure your territory is continuously nurtured, promoting business growth. While a mechanical aptitude is helpful (not required), the most critical skills are your curiosity, drive, ability to grasp new concepts and leverage the extensive support network. Success in this role requires a strong sense of accountability, excellent interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a people-centric organization, where you can build a long-term career in outside sales and increase your income year over year.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, maintain, and grow the Austin, TX, & surrounding area territory
  • Schedule & plan weekly customer meetings
  • Visit manufacturing facilities to build relationships & uncover customer needs
  • Maintain and grow existing accounts
  • Identify new business opportunities through prospecting, research, and warm leads
  • Assess product and service offerings and recommend solutions to customers
  • Lead sales demonstrations during customer meetings
  • Build positive relationships with suppliers to ensure mutual growth
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Participate in training & development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree OR 1+ years of sales experience is required
  • Ability to learn manufacturing processes and effectively leverage internal resources is required
  • Tech-savvy with solid computer skills and comfort learning new software is required
  • Ability to spend 4 days per week in the field for customer visits is required (home every night)
  • Ability to spend week 1 at the corporate office for training + ride-a-longs weeks 2-4 is required
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