Account Manager, Government

Work Location Type: Onsite
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Position Details
Maximize revenue for designated account package by growing sales within existing accounts, developing new accounts at a level consistent with or exceeding company expectations
You Will

• Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business
• Responsible for support of managed inventory tasks to lead greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results.
• Understand Grainger's Value Proposition and explain to customers, providing solutions to grow profitable sales
• Establish customer and market priorities to execute a strategic course of action to accomplish sales goals
• Develop and implement account strategies to include regular business reviews for customers to maximize sales
• Demonstrate full compliance to company sales and pricing guidelines
• Use all resources and technical support available
• Document, analyze, and understand impact of customer focused activities to increase productivity and sales within assigned market

You Have

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years direct outside sales experience
• Knowledge of sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning
• Technological capabilities and understanding to communicate in today's business environment
• Ability to bring to close an action, project, resolution or sales with customers
• Ability to articulate business drivers, understand financial and total cost of ownership concepts with all levels of the organization
• Ability to use sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions
• Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue

Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at GraingerTotalRewards.com.• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match required• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education and tools• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
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Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.
Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.