Outside Sales Account Manager - Plumbing

Dakota Supply Group - Peoria, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Peoria, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Plumbing Outside Sales Account Manager at DSG is responsible for promoting and selling plumbing products and services to contractors and industrial accounts in the Greater Detroit area. This full-time position involves building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating with inside sales associates to drive territory growth. The role requires travel to customer locations and involves various sales and customer service activities.

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 applications.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through/follow-up.
• General understanding of plumbing 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 an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Personal and professional development opportunities with unlimited growth potential.
• 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 coverage.
• Paid parental leave and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• Discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• Paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.