Strategic Account Manager (Richmond)

DSA Doors

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in account management or B2B sales, preferably in building materials or a related field
  • Proven history of building trustful relationships that lead to customer growth and retention
  • Willingness to travel 40-60% of the time for customer site visits and trade shows
  • Exceptional communication skills for effective customer interactions and internal feedback
  • Strong organizational ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage a specific portfolio of key accounts as the primary point of contact
  • Conduct regular site visits, scheduled calls, and business reviews to understand customer needs
  • Develop and nurture strong working relationships with clients to foster business growth
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as operations and customer service to address customer needs
  • Organize and structure follow-ups and next steps effectively
  • Provide feedback to internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met

Benefits

  • Autonomy in account management without administrative overload
  • Strong internal support from an effective team
  • Focus on client engagement and relationship-building in daily responsibilities
Full Job Description
Some people are good at managing accounts. The best ones are good at managing relationships - and there's a real difference. We're looking for a Strategic Account Manager who knows how to earn trust over time, build relationships, and turn strong customer relationships into long-term growth. In this role, you'll spend meaningful time with some of our most important customers and potential customers through on-site visits, regular calls, and business reviews to gain a real understanding of their operations and help them succeed. It's a role that rewards consistency and follow-through just as much as ambition.

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing

You'll own a defined market and portfolio of key accounts and be the primary point of contact. That means maintaining a consistent presence through site visits, scheduled calls, and regular business reviews - not just when something goes wrong. You'll build strong working relationships across your market, develop a clear understanding of each customer's business, identify opportunities for growth, and help ensure their needs are translated into action internally. You'll work closely with operations, customer service, and supply chain to keep communication clear, solve problems effectively, and deliver a high level of support.

You'll also be expected to stay organized and bring structure to the way you manage follow-up, priorities, and next steps.

What You Bring
  • 5+ years in account management or B2B sales, ideally in building materials, manufacturing or a related environment
  • A track record of building trusted relationships that lead to growth and retention
  • Comfort with regular travel and a genuine preference for face-to-face customer interaction
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen well, lead productive customer conversations, and clearly relay feedback clearly to internal teams
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability enough to manage multiple priorities without losing momentum
  • Discipline in CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office

What the Role Looks Like Day to Day

This isn't a desk job. You'll travel 40-60% of the time, spending time at customer sites, attending occasional trade shows, and visiting company facilities. When you're not on the road, you'll stay connected through calls and video meetings, prepare for upcoming visits, and coordinate internally on behalf of your accounts. The work is steady, relationship-driven, and built on trust developed over time. The right person for this role is someone who enjoys being present, follows through consistently, and takes pride in being the person customers count on.

Why This Role

We've intentionally structured this position around client engagement. The administrative side of the job supports your customer work - it doesn't compete with it. You'll have the backing of a strong internal team and the autonomy to manage your accounts the way you think is best.

If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for, we'd encourage you to apply.

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