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Outside Sales Account Manager

Posted: 07/06/2025

Position Title: Outside Sales Account Manager
Department: Sales
Reports To: Director of Sales / VP of Sales
Location: [Region/Remote with travel as needed]
FLSA Status: Exempt


Position Summary:
The Outside Sales Manager is responsible for developing new business opportunities and maintaining existing customer relationships for a $30 million manufacturer of precision hydraulic tubing and related components. This role focuses on growing market share across OEMs, distributors, and key industrial accounts by leveraging technical knowledge and solution-based selling.

Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development
  • Identify and target prospective customers in key industries such as construction equipment, agriculture, material handling, and heavy-duty trucking.
  • Build and execute territory sales plans to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets.
  • Develop quotes and proposals based on customer requirements and company capabilities.
  • Conduct on-site visits to customer locations, provide product presentations, and gather technical requirements.
Account Management
  • Manage existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and upselling opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, resolving issues and facilitating internal support.
  • Monitor customer demand, forecasts, and production schedules in coordination with inside sales and operations teams.
Market Intelligence
  • Gather and report market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to inform product development and strategy.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities.
Collaboration
  • Work closely with engineering, production, and customer service to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of products.
  • Collaborate with marketing to support lead generation and promotional campaigns.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of successful B2B outside sales experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience selling to OEMs and industrial distributors is highly desired.
  • Technical knowledge of tubing, hydraulics, or metal fabrication is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
  • Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets in a competitive, technical sales environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Self-starter with high energy, discipline, and a consultative sales approach.
  • Proficient with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, and basic ERP concepts.
  • Willingness to travel 50–70% of the time, depending on the territory.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
  • New customer acquisition
  • Revenue growth vs. target
  • Customer retention rate
  • Quote-to-close ratio
  • Territory sales growth

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Base salary + commission structure
  • Company vehicle or car allowance
  • Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities