Account Manager

<p><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></p><p>As an Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships with key clients and driving sales within your assigned territory. You’ll work with a diverse range of customers, offering high-quality products that meet the toughest industry standards. A successful Account Manager is a professional salesperson who is self-motivated with a passion for building lasting relationships and a strategic sales drive.</p><p></p><p><u><b>Principle Duties and Responsibilities </b></u></p><p><b>Active selling</b></p><ul><li><p>Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing clients and prospect new business opportunities in your territory.</p></li><li><p>Collaborates with clients to understand their specific needs and recommend the most suitable products for their projects.</p></li><li><p>Becomes the key customer contact, identifying needs, managing expectations and resolving issues through proactive communication</p></li><li><p>Delivers outstanding customer service by providing timely responses, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.</p></li><li><p>Understands the market and keeps customers informed</p></li><li><p>Owns the customer relationship</p></li><li><p>Solicits sales opportunities with new and existing customers</p></li><li><p>Introduces new programs to customers</p></li><li><p>Closes on sale opportunities</p></li><li><p>Manages leads and customers in the Company’s CRM management system</p></li><li><p>Manages aged inventory and accounts receivable</p></li><li><p>Stays up-to-date with the latest product offerings, treatment technologies, and industry trends to position UFP as the go-to choice.</p></li><li><p>Works closely with the internal team to coordinate orders, deliveries, and resolve any product-related concerns.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Strategic</b></p><ul><li><p>Develops programs based off customer needs</p><ul><li><p>Creates ongoing and growing business</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Develops a plan for the business</p><ul><li><p> Focuses on targets and updates through CRM <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">management  </span></p></li></ul></li><li><p>Focuses on meeting business plans</p></li><li><p>Conducts Customer Business Reviews</p></li><li><p>Introduces New product expansion/market</p></li><li><p>Prepares various reports and correspondence as required</p></li><li><p>Performs other duties as required</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Training</b></p><p>We will provide the necessary training for you to:</p><ul><li><p>Generate sales based on company standards and expectations.</p></li><li><p>Negotiate with customers to grow sales.</p></li><li><p>Understand the importance of gross margin and the company’s collection process.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Behavior</b></p><p>We expect you will be:</p><ul><li><p>Demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial spirit</p></li><li><p>Responsible and trustworthy to work under little supervision</p></li><li><p>Highly motivated and enthusiastic</p></li><li><p>Good interpersonal skills and good communicator</p></li><li><p>Team player and goal oriented</p></li><li><p>Reliable and maintain good attendance</p></li><li><p>Professional and respectful</p></li><li><p>Able to pass a drug test</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>​</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><u><b>Qualifications</b></u></p><p><i>Work Experience, Certifications and Education</i></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 3 years of work experience in customer service.</p></li><li><p>Working experience in sales, preferably with product, industry, and market knowledge.</p></li><li><p>Ability to understand technical specifications of products and communicate their benefits effectively to customers.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred</p></li><li><p>Understanding of basic accounting and business concepts.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>Competencies </i></p><ul><li><p>Achievement, motivation and perseverance</p></li><li><p>Composure and resiliency</p></li><li><p>Influence and persuasion</p></li><li><p>Initiating action</p></li><li><p>Negotiating</p></li><li><p>Relationship building</p></li></ul><h3> </h3><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><p style="text-align:left"><i>The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><div></div><br><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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