Account Manager CASE - Northwest
Seattle, WA, United States
About Palmer Holland:
Do you ever wonder how your sneakers can have such a great bounce? Or how your gummy bear gets its chewy texture? Maybe you've wondered how your paint gets its shine.
Palmer Holland helps make this possible.
Based in Westlake, OH, Palmer Holland is an employee-owned, international distributor of specialty chemicals and fine ingredients. We represent many of the world's most renowned manufacturers from various industries like Agriculture, CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), Health & Nutrition, Lubricants, and Plastics. We bring value to our customers by having the resources of the big players but with Palmer Holland’s unmatchable service. As a sales and marketing-based company, our success is based on partnerships, whether working with our suppliers, customers, or each other. We hold a strong emphasis on our company culture and pride ourselves on making coming to work fun. With nearly a century of experience, we certainly know a thing or two!
What does being employee-owned mean? The person who benefits from the success of Palmer Holland is YOU! Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan opens a world of benefits, such as directly impacting the company's success and growth, increased personal financial wellness, competitive compensation packages, transparency within the company, and more!
Description
Position summary:
At Palmer Holland, our Account Managers are more than just sellers. They are relationship builders who establish and grow solid connections with customers, suppliers, and the Palmer Holland team. As an employee-owner in this role, you will partner with other teams to receive the support necessary for success. The Account Manager is responsible for nurturing relationships with both current and potential customers in the Northwest. You will stand by your customers throughout the entire sales process, providing support and resources. You will keep updated on the latest industry trends and market insights to remain an expert in the CASE space.
Essential tasks of the position:
Proven sales experience in the promotion and marketing of raw materials
The Account Manager is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing sales plans, documenting quotes and sales contract reviews and reporting sales performance to the Sales Manager.
Performs duties and tasks as prescribed in company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Conforming to the company quality system as documented.
Identifying and recording any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
Initiating, recommending, or providing solutions through designated channels.
Any other task assigned by management or special projects.
Note:
The outline of duties is not arranged in order of priority. These duties are not meant to restrict initiative, but rather to describe baseline activities. These duties will from time to time be altered to suit the needs of the company.
We are a tobacco free, professional environment.
Position Requirements
4-year degree or equivalent in a field applicable to our associated industries.
7-12 Years of B2B sales experience in a related industry
Self-motivated
Professional and prompt
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to drive (Sales)
Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office and Contact Management Software
Ability to maintain professional conduct that exemplifies the corporate policies at all times, particularly when interacting directly with internal and external customers
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Training:
Assessment techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting sales.
Additional skills required for managing sales, such as planning, organizing, communicating.
Physical Requirements:
Satisfactory motor skills relevant to position
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job tasks satisfactorily. Palmer Holland is committed to the full inclusions of all qualified individuals and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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