Smiths Machine

Sales Account Manager

Smiths Machine$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or business; high school diploma or equivalent required
  • Sales experience specifically within a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with rotating equipment
  • Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
  • Proven track record of achieving sales growth year over year
  • Highly motivated self-starter with minimal supervision required
  • Competent in creating and delivering professional presentations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
  • Experience in a diverse, global setting is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Identify new business opportunities to enhance market share
  • Manage key accounts through the entire order process to strengthen relationships
  • Ensure sales activities and expenses adhere to budget restrictions
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to provide effective customer solutions
  • Address service issues and manage all sales reporting
  • Conduct market analysis to find growth opportunities and advise management
  • Upsell to existing clients to boost revenue

Benefits

  • Support for career development and growth
  • Flexible work environment with significant fieldwork
  • Engagement in a professional, collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in manufacturing
  • Involvement in diverse projects within an innovative industry
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers while actively pursuing new and targeted accounts. This role promotes the organization's products and services, ensuring customers receive exceptional support and guidance on proper product applications.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
  • Identify new business opportunities within key accounts to grow market share and support project bid activities.
  • Manage pre- and post-order execution, focusing on key account management to strengthen relationships and drive market share across the JC product range.
  • Oversee sales activities and expenses within budget, ensuring all agreements follow the approval process for both the customer and John Crane.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering departments to deliver optimal solutions and secure contracts within budgeted pricing and margin standards.
  • Manage key accounts, addressing service issues and handling all sales reporting, including forecasts, actual results, and variance analysis to mitigate negative variances.
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and provide insights to the Director of Sales and Marketing while upselling and expanding revenue with existing clients.


Qualifications
  • College degree preferred in an engineering or business field. High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Sales experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Experience with rotating equipment is required.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated experience of achieving year over year sales growth
  • Self-Starter and highly motivated to achieve results with minimal direct supervision.
  • Ability to develop presentations for customers, potential customers, and present in a professional manner.
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office suite and ERP systems
  • Experience working with a diverse group and a global company is a plus.

Job grade and compensation will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.

*This is a field-based role supporting the New England territory. Ideal candidate locations include Hartford, CT; Springfield, MA; and Worcester, MA. The position requires approximately 50% travel.

About Smiths Machine

Smiths Machine is a manufacturing company that specializes in precision machining and assembly services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Smiths Machine has a team of experienced machinists and technicians who use state-of-the-art equipment to produce high-quality parts and components for various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and transportation. The company's services include CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and assembly. Smiths Machine is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and services and has a reputation for delivering on-time and on-budget.
Learn more about Smiths Machine
Size
15,050 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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