Messer Americas · 1 day ago
Account Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expMesser Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, and they are seeking an Account Manager to increase territory profitability and revenue. The role involves managing client portfolios, developing new customer relationships, and leveraging Messer's resources to create value-added solutions.
ChemicalHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Increase territory profitability and revenue through an in depth understanding of the territory
Maintain an overall territory business strategy to proactively plan and measure success
Manage an existing portfolio of clients and related agreements
Develop new customer relationships and negotiate new agreements
Manage price and cost recovery across the business
Prospecting from multiple sources to develop new business
Prospect and generate leads through multiple approaches, including but not limited to cold calls, trade shows, social media, leveraging internal/external sources to develop new customers and additional use opportunities with existing customers
Allocate time to network, qualify and follow up on leads
Engage Messer’s Industry experts to identify and create value added solutions
Consistent use of Messer Pro Sales Tools
Qualify prospects to establish/evaluate stages (Sales Funnel) to determine viability and proper time/resource allocation. Maintain up to date opportunity roadmaps and account action plans
Document relevant sales and customer activity including call reports, actions, and customer data in Messer’s CRM, SalesForce.com
Understand customer values/priorities, business issues, and economic factors
Accurately identifies prospect/customer account influencers and decision makers across sales process and records decision maker
Qualification
Required
Must be able to travel 30-40%
A high level of critical and innovative thinking, questioning skills are required to uncover issues and create value for customers
A sense of urgency and responsiveness to take immediate action to resolve customer issues is required
Must have a demonstrated sales track record applying deep customer insight, knowledge of competitive landscape, growing revenue, prospecting, negotiation, and closing abilities
Strong business and financial acumen, proficient presentation skills and sound planning/organizing skills are essential
Must be a self-starter that is achievement driven and able to perform both individually and within a team environment
PC skills required including SalesForce or CRM equivalent, Microsoft Office with Excel and PowerPoint
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Business or other technical discipline
Minimum of 3 years experience in business-to-business Industrial Sales, Gases, Specialty Chemical or other Manufacturing industry
Preferred
Internal Candidates: Messer Pro Certification desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
Long term disability
401(k)
Bonus program
Company
Messer Americas
Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
Jens Luehring
President & CEO
Recent News
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