About this role
Account Representative I
Remote type: Remote Locations: Greensboro, NC, USA Time type: Full time Posted Today Job requisition id: R26_0000034004
SUMMARY: The Account Representative drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role fosters customer satisfaction by maintaining customer contact and managing customer expectations. The Account Representative provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.
JOB DUTIES:
- Generates new leads by networking, cold calling, researching various directories and internet sites.
- Routinely interacts face-to-face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintains satisfaction.
- Understands complex requirements from customers for preparation of customized quoting.
- Delivers effective sales presentations and ensures technical requirements are met.
- Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
- Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proficient understanding of key sales principles and best practices.
- Ability to influence customers, while maintaining healthy relationships.
- Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
- Ability to multitask and manage time well.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May be required to be on-call nights or weekends, depending on need.
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
About Us
For 93 years, GPC has strived to be one of the world’s leading distribution organizations by setting the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. With over 500 locations and 15 distribution centers, Motion services more than 200,000 customers across the food and beverage, iron and steel, chemical, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, petrochemical, wood and lumber industries. Today, we’re proud to say we’re a leading industrial parts distributor in North America.