Account Manager I

Account Manager

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As an Account Manager, you will have the responsibility to lead some of Generac's most important clients to achieve short and long-range strategic objectives through successful planning and execution of sales strategies. You will work cross-functionally with other Industrial and Mobile sales channels within Generac and be responsible for taking a pro-active approach to sales and effectively managing your sales territory through relationship building and meeting the external customer's needs. This position will report to the Sales Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead an aggressive and comprehensive sales strategy to support the company's objectives and business plans, including consistent growth and profitability through new product introduction and brand recognition.
• Establish goals, measure results, evaluate resources and put development plans in place as needed.
• Drive field sales agents to optimum performance through the creation of business plans that can be executed to provide high customer value.
• Work with clients to develop sales and promotional opportunities to generate revenue.
• Grow sales of existing and new products by strengthening account relationships.
• Provide product knowledge training to all levels of management and store associates on a local and regional basis.
• Maintain understanding of rapidly changing competitive environment to minimize threats and capitalize on new opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 years experience in sales or marketing
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.