Account Manager

Account Manager

We are looking for an Account/Project Manager to own multiple customers' books of business, ensure customer satisfaction, and provide sales support. The ideal candidate is customer-obsessed, organized, and has the ability to be both detail-oriented and work with a sense of urgency. Someone who is proactive, shows initiative, and is excited to be empowered and included in business goals/plans will have ample opportunity for growth within the organization. Reports to: Branch Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous customer service and/or administrative experience is required (1+ years strongly preferred)– retail, hospitality, restaurant, etc. preferred, but office experience will be considered as well
• Computer proficiency is required
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level of customer service and handle multiple priorities at once is essential

Additional Proficiencies:

• Must have stellar multitasking and prioritizing ability, as well as a strong sense of urgency
• Must have stellar communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be organized, possess strong problem-solving skills
• Must show initiative, self-motivation, perseverance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• OR 2+ years industry experience

Working Conditions:

Conditions vary and will include warehouse, office and external environments. Activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office work may include sitting for extended periods. May include some travel – both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Essential Job Functions:

• Proactive customer account management: Account/Project Manager will be assigned specific customer accounts and will be accountable for those customers having a consistently positive experience with Company every day.
• Write up customer orders, engage in pricing and availability discussions.
• Create processes and strategies to help customers stay organized and informed, and to make it easy for the customers to provide forecasting for their upcoming needs.
• Engage in ongoing learning and training in electrical distribution equipment and lighting to give customers advice on products and product alternatives.
• Provide insight into purchasing decisions for the Company team based on conversations with customers and a well-established customer relationship.
• Provide customer service to walk-in retail customers; handling cash/credit sales transactions.
• Telephone sales support – answer customer questions, take orders, give directions, route calls, take messages.
• Prepare/pick sales orders in support of the warehouse team.
• Give input on marketing, events and broader customer communications; update lobby displays and stock literature in showroom.
• Other duties as assigned

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $30 to $36 hourly.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Bonus
• Profit Sharing

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months
• Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary
• 401(k) (18 or older)
• Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days
• Paid Holidays - 9 days each year
• Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Teledoc