Account Specialist
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Genuine Parts Company
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The Account Specialist drives revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing existing customer accounts within an assigned territory. They provide technical expertise, conduct product presentations, and assist with on-site troubleshooting to ensure customer satisfaction.
Job Description
Account Specialist
SUMMARY:
The Account Specialist drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role partners with Account Representatives within an assigned territory to deliver deep knowledge within a product group. The Account Specialist provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.
JOB DUTIES
- Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
- 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.
- Ensures technical requirements for the customer are met.
- Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
- Works with local customers to identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales.
- Provides technical support as required.
- Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a high school diploma or GED. Typically requires industry and sales experience.
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.
Alliance Automotive Group is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.
- Over 17,000 employees
- € 3.4 billion revenue
- 2,500+ points of sale
- 79 distribution centres covering 500,000 sqm
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Automotive Parts Distribution
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
London
Alliance Automotive Group is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.
- Over 17,000 employees
- € 3.4 billion revenue
- 2,500+ points of sale
- 79 distribution centres covering 500,000 sqm
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Automotive Parts Distribution
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
London