VMI Account Manager

Essential Functions:

Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.
Serve as a proactive and strategic contact for existing account base and new business.
Professionally establish, maintain, and grow existing account relationships.
Service inventory management and consignment systems.
Place purchase orders for customers to meet requirements.
Provide product knowledge support to supplier and customer base.
Work with customers to resolve and negotiate slow moving/obsolete inventory issues.
Responsible for account margins, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
Work closely with outside sales to manage key accounts.
Actively working with existing customers to pinpoint new business avenues.
Maintain awareness of the marketplace, the competitive environment, the customers’ industry and position in order to recommend strategies and projects.
Stage and deliver product within the customer’s facility.
Work with the customer and company to resolve any quality and delivery issues.
Maintain a clean and organized space for our racks, bins, and keeping clean labels.
Work with our customer’s in-house representatives and other Field team members to ensure that the VMI system meets the expectations of our customers and Field.
Requires repeated lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching while handing cartons of product up to 50 pounds.
Use a portable scanning device to collect inventory data at client location and report to Field.
Participate in the continual development and improvement of our inventory management systems.
Follow all safety policies and procedures at Field and customer locations.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Polite and professional manner.
3-5 years in a customer service, account management, inside sales, or related area.
1 – 3 years experience in an inventory and/or warehouse role.
Proven ability and motivation to be successful with limited direct supervision.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers; including the addressing of conflicts and concerns to bring about the desired results.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. repeatedly.
Valid Driver's License or ability to be transported to customer locations as needed.
Effectively serve as the “Face of Field” to our customers.
Ability to work in fast-paced, team-based environment.
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook knowledge.
Strong time management skills and detail-orientation.
Strong analytical skills.
Highly motivated and well organized.
Effective presentation skills.

Additional Skills Preferred:

Previous experience in the fastener industry.
Experience with Power BI
Experience with Smartsheet
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course of study or equivalent relevant experience in customer service, production scheduling, and /or account management.