A very successful company in the plastics equipment / plastics machinery industry that has been in business for over 25-years has an outstanding opportunity available for a Sales Account Manager.  This is a remote position that will be based in the Midwest.  The Sales Account Manager will be involved in key account management and new business development.  The position offers a very competitive base salary, commission potential, car allowance and comprehensive benefits.

• Business development and account management.
• The territory covers: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
• Develops relationships with customers and understands their needs.
• Develops marketing strategies and establishes yearly sales forecast for U.S. in conjunction with the VP of Sales.
• Develops new accounts and maintain existing accounts.
• Works with engineering and production to ensure all customer specifications are met.
• Follows up with customer after the sale to ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Develops and prepares customized sales presentation.
• Promotes equipment and services to the plastic industry and tradeshows.
• Follows up on leads generated by marketing.
• Knowledgeable in CRM management and works with Pipedrive CRM.
• Collaborates with the engineering department in assessing project requirements and feasibility.
• Approves quotes and forwards to customers.
• Follows up and provides timely status of outstanding quotes and projects.
• Participates and represents company at trade shows and conferences.
• Learns technical features and operation of  equipment.
• Plans, organizes, and participates in sales department meetings.