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We are working with a great client in Franklin Park, IL who is looking for someone to help support their customers as an Account Manager. The ideal candidate is someone who is well organized, has a great phone presence, and strong follow-up skills. This is a contract to hire position and is onsite Monday through Friday with the hours of 8-5pm.
Job Responsibilities:
· Support and work together with the District Manager to maintain current accounts and establish new business.
· Communicate effectively with customers and prospects to handle the day-to-day transactions and any questions related to those transactions.
· Know the market and be able to quote noncontract business within 1 hour of quote request. Follow up on quotes to book the business or understand why we were not successful.
· Understand and navigate our inventory to quote price and lead time along with assigning proper inventory to sales orders.
· Enter orders and understand processing times and set-ups.Follow up on orders to make sure they ship on time and act as a liaison between the plant, production, and sales.
· Perform outcalls to inactive and prospective customers and demonstrate a professional and courteous attitude with internal and external customers.
· Continue to improve and learn product knowledge and industry trends.
Requirements:
· At least 6 months work experience in an office setting or Bachelor’s degree required
· Ability to communicate clearly & efficiently.
· Willingness to go the extra mile.
· Detail oriented.
· Outgoing personality.
· Ability to work as part of a team.
· High level of organization skills.
· Time management skills and ability to manage deadlines.
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