Account Sales Manager

Work Location Type: OnsiteAs a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.Position Details:Account Managers will produce positive sales growth for a specific geography or vertical market with an average of 15-20 current accounts and average of $3M to $3.5M dollars annually. Use Grainger's Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Salesforce, to perform all the aspects of business daily. You will report to the District Sales Manager of Commercial.You Will:Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needsDemonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's businessOversee support of managed inventory tasks to guide greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results.Understand Grainger's Value Proposition by providing solutions to grow profitable salesDevelop account penetration strategies to include regular business reviews for essential customers to maximize salesYou Have:3+ years of direct outside sales experienceSales forecasting opportunity management and customer planningTravel required to each customer within aligned market at least once per month, or more frequently where neededProcess discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenueAbility to utilize sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutionsHigh School diploma or GEDRewards and Benefits:With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at GraingerMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plansPaid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per yearAutomatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay periodEmployee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursementA comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programsWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.#LI-EH1