Account Manager
Messer NA

Job Info

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Responsibilities:

What you will enjoy doing:

As one of our account managers, you will increase territory profitability and revenue through an in depth understanding of your territory consisting of bulk gases and equipment. As our account manager you will leverage Messer North America resources and processes to disqualify the competitive alternatives. Your primary responsibility will be to attain gross profit growth year on year by increasing revenue and profitability. You will:

Increase territory profitability and revenue through in depth understanding of territory

• Maintain overall territory business strategy to proactively plan and measure success
• Manage an existing portfolio of clients and related agreements
• Develop New Customer relationships and negotiate new agreements
• Manage price and cost recovery across the business

Prospecting from multiple sources to develop new business

• Prospect and generate leads to develop new business, including a blend of cold calls, trade show, internal/external sources and additional use with existing customers
• Allocate time to network, qualify and follow up on leads
• Engage Messer's Industry experts to identify and create value added solutions

Consistent use of Messer Pro Sales Tools

• Qualify prospects to establish/evaluate stage to determine viability and appropriate time investment Complete up to date opportunity roadmaps and account action plans
• Capture call reports, and customer data in Messer's CRM, SalesForce.com

Deep Customer & Competitor Insight

• Understand customer values/priorities, business issues, and economic factors
• Accurately identifies prospect/customer account influencers and decision makers across sales process and records decision maker

Qualifications:

Do you have what it takes?

• Minimum of three years' experience in business-to-business Industrial sales, Gases, Specialty Chemical or other Manufacturing industry.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, or other technical discipline
• Must be able to travel 30-40%
• A high level of critical and innovative thinking, questioning skills are required to uncover issues and create value for customers
• A sense of urgency and responsiveness to take immediate action to resolve customer issues is required
• Must have a demonstrated sales track record applying deep customer insight, knowledge of competitive landscape, growing revenue, prospecting, negotiation, and closing abilities
• Strong business and financial acumen, proficient presentation skills and sound planning/organizing skills are essential.
• Must be a self-starter, goal and achievement driven and able to perform through self and others
• PC skills required including SalesForce or CRM equivalent, Microsoft Office with Excel and PowerPoint
• Internal Candidates: Messer Pro Certification desired

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today @ Messer Careers

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request an accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.

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