Outside Sales Account Manager - Electrical

Dakota Supply Group - Fargo, ND

Full-time - Entry Level

Fargo, ND

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Electrical Outside Sales Account Manager at Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is responsible for promoting and selling electrical products and services to contractors and industrial accounts. This full-time position involves building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating with inside sales associates to enhance territory growth. The role requires travel to establish and manage accounts, as well as providing stellar customer service and support throughout the ordering process.

Responsibilities

• Promote DSG products and services to contractors and industrial accounts.
• Establish, manage, and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Provide stellar customer service, including responding to customer inquiries.
• Work with Inside Sales Associates to improve customer satisfaction and territory growth.
• Seek and develop new customer opportunities and accounts.
• Introduce, promote, and demonstrate new products and marketing programs.
• Correspond with Branch Manager and Purchasing Agents on product demand changes.
• Facilitate the customer ordering process, including processing orders and handling inquiries.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; postsecondary degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Product and technical knowledge from 2+ years of college or technical school or 3-5 years of field experience in electrical products.
• Strong sales skills with a proven track record in territory development.
• 3-5 years of sales experience.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through abilities.
• General understanding of electrical software and programs.
• Familiarity with DSG Web Commerce.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in time management.
• Technical knowledge of electrical products.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Leave (EML)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Discount on all DSG-supplied products
• Paid volunteer hours