Territory Sales Account Manager

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Plastic Executive Recruiters - Los Angeles, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Territory Sales Account Manager for Plastic Compounds is a pivotal role within our organization, focusing on driving profitable growth by targeting potential customers through a specialized platform. This position is not just about sales; it encompasses a comprehensive approach to relationship management, problem-solving, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for forecasting annual objectives related to sales, margins, and volume growth, ensuring that the company remains a priority for its clients. This role requires a dynamic individual who can engage with customers at all management levels, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to every interaction. In this position, you will be expected to work independently with minimal oversight, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation and organizational skills. The role demands up to 75% travel, primarily focusing on Consumer and Industrial Accounts, which means you will be on the road frequently, meeting clients, and building relationships that drive business success. You will be tasked with delivering profitable revenue growth, achieving gross margin targets, and utilizing customer-centric selling skills to approach the sales process effectively. Your responsibilities will include establishing and tracking new business targets, developing strong relationships with key decision-makers, and executing account development plans. You will also need to monitor competition, negotiate customer contracts, and maintain CRM data and sales statistics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a company that values respect, growth, and a strong compensation and benefits program.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver profitable revenue growth, including robust new business development.
  • Achieve gross margin targets as a percentage of sales.
  • Approach the sales process professionally and effectively using customer-centric selling skills and tools.
  • Establish, track, and close new business targets within the territory.
  • Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers and project facilitators.
  • Prospect and cold call.
  • Develop, execute, and manage sales and expense budgets.
  • Establish account development plans and network resources across customer organizations.
  • Deliver planned results (AOP).
  • Develop account relationships, identify opportunities, and capture service opportunities at strategic accounts.
  • Understand industry players, applications, requirements, trends, and the company's potential share.
  • Coordinate with regional sales teams and collaborate with the technical area to drive profitable growth.
  • Link customer business strategies with the company's capabilities.
  • Monitor competition and develop plans to eliminate barriers.
  • Implement the company's pricing, market strategies, and business practices.
  • Negotiate customer contracts to ensure a return on resources invested.
  • Participate in strategy development and help define target markets and commercial strategies.
  • Develop written Account Plans for top strategic accounts.
  • Manage strategic relationships, cultivate new alliances, and monitor competitive activity.
  • Maintain CRM data and sales statistics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of industrial B2B polymer sales experience.
  • Complex thinking skills to translate customer needs into solutions.
  • Technical aptitude.
  • Professional presence with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Broad knowledge of solutions, materials, and processing.
  • Self-motivated and a team player.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Minimal training and oversight required.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Word & Excel preferred; Salesforce experience preferred.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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