Account Manager - Kalamazoo MI

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Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Automation
The Role
Account Manager responsible for prospecting new business, selling copiers, printers, fax machines, and software solutions, achieving sales targets, managing client relationships, and maintaining CRM records. The role requires in-office work in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with phone, email, social media, and on-site client engagement. Candidates need strong communication, negotiation, organization, technology-learning, and customer relationship skills, along with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Summary Generated by Built In

Applied Innovation is seeking a results-driven and highly motivated Account Manager to join our Sales team. This role is responsible for developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that meet customer needs. The Account Manager will sell copiers, printers, fax machines, and related software solutions, working closely with internal teams to ensure clients receive the right technology for their business. This position reports directly to the Sales Manager and plays a key role in achieving individual and company sales goals.This position will work out of our Kalamazoo, MI office located at 3180 Interstate Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. We are an in office company working Monday to Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM. 
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Consistently achieve or exceed assigned sales goals and targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
  • Actively prospect and engage new clients through phone, email, social media, and on-site visits
  • Sell copiers, printers, fax machines, and associated software solutions, tailoring offerings to meet client needs
  • Grow market share by identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all Applied Innovation products, services, and technology solutions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, retention, and long-term growth
  • Actively support and promote Applied Innovation’s culture both internally and within client organizations
  • Accurately document all sales activities, opportunities, and territory details in the company CRM system
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
  • Hunter sales mentality in prospecting, presenting, negotiating, and closing new business
  • Strong customer service focus with the ability to build, maintain, and grow professional client relationships
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly self-motivated, dependable, professional, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong interest in learning and applying technology to solve business challenges

Education/License/Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of business-to-business sales experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Clean driving record, with no DUIs within the past five years.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions.
  • Residual commission structure for long-term earning potential.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and life insurance
    • Short-term disability
    • 401(k) with company match
  • Career advancement opportunities in a growing, family-owned business.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Clean driving record with no DUIs within the past five years
  • Hunter sales mentality in prospecting, presenting, negotiating, and closing new business
  • Strong customer service focus and ability to build, maintain, and grow professional client relationships
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, dependable, professional, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong interest in learning and applying technology to solve business challenges
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field
  • Minimum of two years of business-to-business sales experience
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The Company
505 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Applied Innovation is a family‑owned business technology provider (founded 1987) that delivers managed IT, imaging/print, automation, document workflow and security solutions. With a 500+ team across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Florida, the company partners with best‑in‑class vendors to simplify technology, modernize processes (including RPA and document automation), strengthen security, and help organizations run smarter, faster, and more securely for healthcare, manufacturing and other business customers.

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