Account Manager - Columbia, MO

Columbia Safety & Supply is looking for a driven individual who is looking to build their sales career as an Account Manager. This person will become a Gear Expert™, helping ensure that clients remain safe and productive on the job. As North America’s premier outfitter, Columbia Safety & Supply provides critical equipment and expertise to a large group of industries, with a specific focus on at-height workers and construction.

This is a high-reaching team and industry, professionals who identify and win business will thrive in our dynamic environment. A sincere desire to take charge of the sales territory will be critical in this role and personal financial success will be earned through performance based incentives as a part of our generous compensation package.

In this role, you will need to be an independent, customer-experience oriented professional, with a drive for personal goal attainment, enrichment of the team and group successes. 

Account Managers will be accountable for attaining volume, revenue, and margin growth targets within a defined territory by growing Columbia Safety & Supply's share within existing customers through the sale of product and the acquisition of new customers.​

Duties include:
  • Strategy, creation & execution of quarterly and annual sales goals
  • Understanding characteristics and trends of all markets in territory
  • Discovery and development of new clients and industries meaningful to product offerings
  • Identification and growth of opportunities within existing client portfolio, once established
  • Continual pursuit of personal expertise in industry relevant arenas
  • Development of product and brand expertise for clients and team
  • Continuous focus given to improvement of personal skill, interactions, growth and character supported by corporate resources

As one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, the team at Columbia Safety & Supply is looking for those that are able to make an immediate impact, while also having the ambition to do and be more. This sought-after position requires extraordinary communication methods, social skills, and time management. 

This role has a regional focus and requires a balance of office time with travel into the territory for in-person client visits, as well as relevant industry event participation. The ideal candidate will meet the needs of both clients and Columbia Safety & Supply while allocating their time appropriately and continually analyze the balance of time spent in the field and in the office.

In addition to a generous compensation package you would have access to additional rare benefits and amenities, like our company-stocked kitchen and break area, profit sharing and 3% Safe Harbor contribution to 401k - plus endless potential for growth within our purposefully and rapidly growing organization.

Sales Account Manager Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or previous sales successes
  • Tech Savvy and ability to work at a fast pace
  • Proven success in setting and meeting aggressive goals
  • Excellent communication & organizational skills
  • Exceptional decision-making & problem resolution capacity
  • A construction or industrial background is not required, but is a plus
Applications for this opening are being taken exclusively online, thank you for your interest in joining our growing team!

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