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Motion Automation Intelligence - Account Representative

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Knowledge of industrial products
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Build or expand book of business
  • Generate new leads through networking and cold calling
  • Maintain customer satisfaction through regular interaction
  • Deliver effective sales presentations and assist with troubleshooting

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking

About the company

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Genuine Parts Company

  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Founded in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company's Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. The company's Industrial Parts Group distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. In total, the company serves its global customers from an extensive network of more than 10,000 locations in 17 countries and has approximately 58,000 employees. Further information is available at www.genpt.com.

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Job description

Account Representative I

SUMMARY:

The Account Representative I is primarily responsible for building or expanding their book of business through converting competitors' business and expanding their assigned medium-sized accounts to become large accounts. This role fosters customer satisfaction by maintaining customer contact and managing customer expectations.

JOB DUTIES

  • Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
  • 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.
  • 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Travel required. May be required to be on-call nights or weekends, depending on need.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license required. All company vehicles are subject to continuous video monitoring.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

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

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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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.

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