Outside Sales Account Manager

Company Overview

Outside Sales Account Manager for Government customers

As an Outside Sales Account Manager for Government division you will be responsible for an established portfolio of Federal/SLED customers to maintain and drive Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) sales. This position offers a competitive base salary plus sales incentive plan paid monthly. A laptop, cell phone, and monthly expenses are included. The territory is San Jose and surrounding areas and south to Monterey. There will be overnight travel to Monterey once a month.

HD Supply (www.hdsupply.com) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 300,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations and specialty construction sectors. Through approximately 44 Distribution Centers in 25 states and 2 Canadian provinces, the company's approximately 5,500 associates provide localized, customer-driven services including jobsite delivery, will call or direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions that contribute to its customers' success.

Job Description & Qualifications

Job Summary

Responsible to profitably grow sales to achieve yearly goals as a sales consultant for emerging industries and markets to include prospecting new accounts, retaining existing accounts, and increasing opportunities with existing customers. This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Manages sales volume with an existing group of customers and prospects new accounts to expand the customer base.
• Develops and implements plans to expand business presence in assigned area. Shares market and competitor information with all applicable channels.
• Develops and sustains sales relationships with key decision makers and influencers on all levels of the organization.
• Attends monthly business meetings for company sponsored associations. Participates in all local trade shows, and, if required, similar regional / national activities.
• Assists in training or mentoring of associates.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications & Job Specific Details

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years business to business (B2B) field sales experience.
• Direct sales to HD Supply facility customers and industry product line.
• Bilingual
• Large volume of product lines experience.
• Organizational skills and knowledge of handheld technology.
• Knowledge of facilities products such as hardware, electrical, lighting, plumbing, janitorial and HVAC product lines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Salesforce, or similar CRM.
• Experience with consultative selling/solution selling.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals in a remote position.

PRID

PRID147

Job Locations US-CA-San Jose - US-CA-Monterey - US-CA-Salinas - US-CA-Gilroy - US-CA-Santa Cruz - US-CA-Palo Alto

Job ID 2021-42913

Business Unit Facilities Maintenance

Functional Area Sales

Remote Position? Yes

Position Type Full-Time

Posting Location : Postal Code 95131

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.