Outside Sales Account Manager - Electrical

Dakota Supply Group

$37K — $133K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary degree preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
  • 2+ years of college or technical school knowledge, or 3-5 years field experience with electrical products.
  • Strong sales skills with a history of successful territory development.
  • 3-5 years of sales experience in relevant fields.
  • Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Familiarity with electrical software to assist customers with designs and rebates.

Responsibilities

  • Travel up to 125 miles to build and maintain customer relationships.
  • Collaborate with Inside Sales Associates to improve customer satisfaction and territory growth.
  • Identify and develop new customer opportunities and accounts.
  • Promote and demonstrate new products and marketing initiatives.
  • Communicate with management about changes in product demands.
  • Facilitate the customer ordering process, including handling requests and suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned, benefiting from an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Commitment to training and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation packages tailored to experience.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Retirement savings options with a 401(k) match and ESOP benefits.
  • Discounts on DSG-supplied products.
  • Paid volunteer hours to give back to the community.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: This position is eligible for our Account Manager Commission Program, which includes a general range of salary and total compensation (salary + commission and accelerator) that varies based on assigned accounts and the total GP$ associated with those accounts.
  • Base Salary Range: $37,500-$133,125
  • Base Commission: Earned monthly on paid gross profit dollars (GP$) above the threshold.
  • Accelerators: Earned quarterly based on meeting specific goals, with payouts on all paid GP$ above the threshold once goals are met.


DSG is seeking an ElectricalOutside Sales Account Manager for our La Crosse, WI area. As an Outside Sales Account Manager, you will actively promote DSG products and services to both contractors and industrial accounts and assure customer satisfaction in order to maintain and build strong business relationships with our customers, partners, and communities.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Electrical Outside Sales Account Manager at DSG:
  • Travel up to 125 miles of branch to establish, manage, and maintain strong customer relationships and accounts by providing stellar customer service, including responding to and calling on customers as necessary
  • Work with our Inside Sales Associates to identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives that will improve customer satisfaction and territory growth
  • Seek and develop new customer opportunities and accounts
  • Introduce, promote, and demonstrate new products and marketing programs
  • Correspond with Branch Manager and Purchasing Agents on changes in product demands
  • Act as a facilitator for the customer ordering process, including: processing all types of customer orders, correcting orders, responding to open order and back-order inquiries, responding to customer requests for product returns, and suggesting changes for improving the overall order process


A Successful Electrical Outside Sales Account Manager Typically Has:
  • A high School diploma or equivalent; postsecondary degree is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record (required).
  • Product and technical knowledge normally acquired in two or more years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years field experience in the residential/commercial applications of electrical products.
  • Strong sales skills, with a proven track record of successful territory development.
  • 3-5 years of sales experience.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask in order to effectively prioritize and manage workflow.
  • A strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through/follow-up.
  • A general understanding of electrical software and programs to help customers with designs and rebates.
  • Familiarity with DSG Web Commerce and the ability to instruct customers on its uses.
  • Excellent time management skills.


At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:
  • We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
  • We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
  • You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
  • We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
  • You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
  • We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.

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