Description: A leading producer of engineered glass materials serving the highway safety, polymer additive, metal finishing, and conductive particle markets is looking to fill a critical Account Manager position in the Chicago, IL area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leader.
The company reputation is very strong.
The business is very stable, and the company is a technology leader.
The territory covers 5 states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin).
Overnight travel is expected to be 60%.
Responsibilities: Responsible for sales effort and growth in Midwest territory while undergoing training in product sales techniques.
Promote highway and industrial product lines to contractors, OEMs, distributors, and government agencies.
Routinely communicate market activities and conditions to appropriate management personnel.
Make organized and effective sales/technical presentations on products to satisfy customer needs.
Travel up to 60% overnight to manage the territory.
Requirements: Minimum of 4 years of industrial sales experience (value added) with proven success record.
BS degree required technical degree preferred.
Direct sales experience (four years) to OEMs, contractors, distributors, government agencies.
Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to operate independently, establish and re-adjust priorities on a continual basis.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Knowledge of territory geography is highly desirable.
Individual must be able to adapt to a wide array of customer types and customer job functions.
Strong customer service skills as well as problem solving orientation.
Computer knowledge, preferably in Microsoft Office.
Personable individual, professional with technical selling skills.
Company Information: Industry leader in engineered glass materials.
Compensation: Base Salary: $75,000 – $95,000.
Plus Bonus: $10,000 – $20,000 per year is the typical range.
Company car. Good company benefits.
Opportunities for advancement.
Account Manager – Engineered Glass Materials Job in Chicago, Illinois US