Job Description

Technical Account Manager (Foundry, Industrial, or Manufacturing Exp. Req.)
Location: Peoria, IL, Waterloo, IA, or Quad Cities
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 + Annual Bonus (Target 20%, but up to 40%) + Company Car
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, 11 Paid Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Territory: Primarily IL, IA, KS, & MN up to Minneapolis, Some small accounts in MS & NB
Travel: 60% (on the road ~3 days/week (Tue, Wed, Thu), overnight ~1-2 days/week)

Technical Account Manager (Foundry, Industrial, or Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Description

Our client specializes in engineering and technical solutions for the foundry industry and is looking for an Account Manager to add to their team. In this role, you will call on foundry customers to understand their business needs and offer a consultative solutions-based approach. The ideal candidate will have foundry or engineering experience (prior sales exp. not required) OR will be a seasoned sales professional that has leveraged engineering teams to support technical sales in an industry such as foundry, metal, chemical, industrial, or adjacent. To be successful, you must have strong business acumen, a technical mindset, and be a self-starter who is accountable for your success and quality of work produced. This is a great opportunity to join a growing global company and represent a very well-respected brand in the industry.

Technical Account Manager (Foundry, Industrial, or Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

Combine technical and commercial acumen to expand market share
Strategically develop & support accounts in your assigned territory
Build new relationships through regular engagements & face-to-face meetings
Utilize a consultative approach to understanding customer needs, pain points, and service gaps
Consult with technical resources such as Engineering, R&D, & Product Managers
Create and execute a sales plan, including forecasting by account & pipeline potential
Map out your weekly itinerary for customer visits
Meet with plant managers/engineering, tour facilities, and assess business needs
Coordinate technical meetings and product trials
Support new product launch initiatives for highly diversified end-customers
Learn and adapt chemical engineering concepts to align with customer needs
Coordinate with distribution partners in your assigned territory to increase sales

Technical Account Manager (Foundry, Industrial, or Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required
3+ years of foundry experience OR 5+ years B2B technical/industrial sales is required
Experience partnering with engineering teams to support customer needs is required
Ability to travel 60% (on the road ~3 days/wk., overnight ~1-2 days/wk.) is required

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities
Yearly bonus

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

If you have technical sales experience, please highlight what type of products were you selling & what industry?
This role includes 60% travel within the midwest (on the road ~3 days/wk, overnight ~1-2 days/wk). Company car provided + all costs. Any concerns?
The base salary range for this role is $90K-$120K + Annual Bonus (Target 20%, but up to 40%) + Company Car. Is that within an acceptable range for you?
Why does this role interest you & why are you the best candidate?
LinkedIn profile, if available:

Education: