Join Indelco Plastics, where innovation, sustainability, and community thrive! As the leading supplier of corrosion-resistant thermoplastic products for fluid control and storage, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team. With 13 locations across the Midwest and representing over 70 industry-leading manufacturers, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact. Experience a supportive and inclusive environment, continuous professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. Join us at Indelco and be part of shaping the future while making a difference. Apply now and become part of our thriving community!
Website: www.indelco.com
Our sales team combines technical expertise, application knowledge, and responsive customer service to help customers solve complex process and fluid handling challenges—not simply supply products.Indelco is seeking a driven, customer-focused Account Development Representative (ADR) to proactively grow revenue within an assigned portfolio of accounts. Unlike a traditional inside sales or customer service role, the ADR is responsible for identifying opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, reactivating dormant accounts, and generating profitable growth through consistent outbound engagement.
This position is approximately 80–90% proactive outbound account development and 10–20% responding to customer inquiries and supporting sales opportunities. Success in this role comes from creating demand, strengthening customer relationships, and driving profitable growth—not simply processing incoming orders.
The ADR also serves as a key resource for lead qualification and pipeline development by managing inbound marketing leads and proactively identifying new opportunities through sales intelligence platforms and project bid services. This role partners closely with Outside Sales Representatives while independently managing account development activities and is well-suited for experienced sales professionals as well as ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term sales career.
- Drive profitable revenue growth within an assigned account portfolio.
- Increase customer share-of-wallet through cross-selling, upselling, and solution-based selling.
- Reactivate dormant and underdeveloped accounts.
- Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales leads into opportunities.
- Identify, qualify, and coordinate larger opportunities with Outside Sales when appropriate.
- Become a trusted resource for customers by developing strong product knowledge and long-term relationships.
- Develop and execute a proactive outbound call and email strategy for assigned accounts.
- Review and qualify inbound leads generated through Indelco's website and Salesforce CRM, filtering out unqualified inquiries and ensuring high-potential opportunities receive timely follow-up.
- Manage the lead qualification process by working opportunities directly or assigning qualified opportunities to the appropriate Outside Sales Representative.
- Utilize Salesforce CRM to document activities, manage opportunities, and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline.
- Proactively identify new prospects and projects using sales intelligence and lead generation tools such as ZoomInfo, project bid platforms, and other business development resources.
- Research target accounts, decision makers, and upcoming projects to build a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Build relationships with purchasing, operations, maintenance, engineering, and other key customer contacts.
- Identify customer needs and recommend products and solutions that create value.
- Generate, prepare, and actively follow up on quotations to maximize conversion rates.
- Identify new applications, projects, and cross-selling opportunities across Indelco's product portfolio.
- Partner with Outside Sales Representatives on strategic opportunities and account plans.
- Collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Occasionally travel locally to visit customers, strengthen relationships, and support sales opportunities alongside or independently of Outside Sales as appropriate.
- Continuously expand knowledge of Indelco products, suppliers, industries, and applications.
- Represent Indelco with professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong commitment to customer success.
- 2+ years of experience in inside sales, account development, customer service, business development, or a related B2B sales role preferred.
- Experience in qualifying sales leads, managing CRM pipelines, or supporting business development activities is highly desirable.
- Equivalent experience in industrial distribution or customer-facing technical sales will also be considered.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidence in
- initiating outbound customer calls and developing business opportunities.
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
- Experience using Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, and sales intelligence tools such as ZoomInfo is preferred.
- Experience with industrial distribution, manufacturing, pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, stainless steel tubing, or related industrial products is preferred.
- Professional and customer-focused.
- Curious with a continuous learning mindset.
- Persistent and results-oriented.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Revenue and gross profit growth within assigned accounts.
- Growth in customer share-of-wallet.
- Dormant accounts successfully reactivated.
- Qualified inbound and outbound opportunities created.
- Lead response time and lead conversion rate.
- Quote conversion rate.
- Customer retention and account expansion.
- CRM pipeline quality and opportunity management.
- Achievement of individual sales and account development goals.
This role offers multiple long-term career paths. High-performing individuals may choose to build a rewarding career as an Account Development Representative or pursue advancement into Outside Sales, Strategic Account Management, Sales Management, or other leadership opportunities.
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Indelco operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.
Why Build a Career with Us?
Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.
Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.
Career Growth Opportunities: At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in inside sales, account development, customer service, business development, or a related B2B sales role
- Experience qualifying sales leads, managing CRM pipelines, or supporting business development activities
- Equivalent experience in industrial distribution or customer-facing technical sales
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence initiating outbound customer calls and developing business opportunities
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
- Experience using Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, and sales intelligence tools such as ZoomInfo
- Experience with industrial distribution, manufacturing, pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, stainless steel tubing, or related industrial products
What We Do
Flow Control Group is a distributor of process control and fluid handling products.
