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Account Representative I

Genuine Parts Company
  • VA, VA
  • $30,000–$79,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Account Representative drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role fosters customer satisfaction by maintaining customer contact and managing customer expectations. The Account Representative provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.

JOB DUTIES

  • Generates new leads by networking, cold calling, researching various directories and internet sites.
  • Routinely interacts face-to-face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintains satisfaction.
  • Understands complex requirements from customers for preparation of customized quoting.
  • Delivers effective sales presentations and ensures technical requirements are met.
  • Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
  • Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED. Typically requires industry and sales experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proficient understanding of key sales principles and best practices.
  • Ability to influence customers, while maintaining healthy relationships.
  • Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time well.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to be on-call nights or weekends, depending on need.

COMPENSATION

$30,000.00 - $79,000.00 (base) + commission

Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Numbers & Facts

LocationVA, VA
IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
Salary$30,000–$79,000 Per Year
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees

About Company

Today Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a service organization engaged in the distribution of: • Automotive Replacement Parts • Industrial Replacement Parts and Materials • Business Products The Company has a distribution network of over 3,100 operations located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the Company expanded its global network into Europe with its 2017 acquisition of Alliance Automotive Group.

Skills

  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Cold Calling Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contact Managementunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Health Maintenanceunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Lead Generationunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Power Transmissionunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Presentationunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Technical Presentationunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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