Outside Sales Account Manager - Plumbing/HVAC

$27,000 - $55,000/Yr

Unclassified - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rapid City, SD

About the position

The Plumbing & HVAC Outside Sales Account Manager at Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is responsible for promoting and selling DSG products and services to contractors and industrial accounts in the Rapid City, SD area. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving territory growth through effective sales strategies and collaboration with inside sales associates.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 125 miles to establish, manage, and maintain strong customer relationships and accounts.
• Provide stellar customer service by responding to and calling on customers as necessary.
• Work with Inside Sales Associates to identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives that 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 changes in product demands.
• Facilitate the customer ordering process, including processing orders, correcting orders, and responding to inquiries.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; postsecondary degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Product and technical knowledge acquired through 2+ years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years of field experience in plumbing and/or HVAC products.
• Strong sales skills with a proven track record of successful territory development.
• 3-5 years of sales experience.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through/follow-up.
• General understanding of plumbing/HVAC software and programs.
• Familiarity with DSG Web Commerce and ability to instruct customers on its uses.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company with benefits tied to the success of the organization and individual ESOP.
• Commitment to training and development with personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation packages based on experience and potential.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Retirement savings opportunities including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• Discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• Paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.