Share Email Opening Title Sales Account Manager   Category Sales and Marketing   Description SUMMARY To call on general contractors in the office territory and develop relationships with them that will allow us the opportunity to provide our goods and services on their projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Cold call general contractors to solicit business from them Follow up bids (quotes) sent to general contractors Learn how to properly scope a project with a general contractor Research any potential new projects that we have not already bid Visit general contractor’s plan rooms to look for projects we are not already bidding Organize daily/weekly activities with a focus in mind that drives face-to-face customer development Seek new accounts outside of our current customer list Understand and develop sales techniques that foster relationship selling Retain and further develop any existing accounts Develop technical aspects of business that allow you to resolve many field problems and to become a resource for your customers needs Learn LaForce system of doing business Learn how to estimate a job (small scale) Develop a thorough understanding of all departments within LaForce and how to utilize each area of expertise Learn to appreciate all different kinds of people and how to get the most from them   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS A valid driver’s license with clean driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS Drug screen, background and driver's license check and employment verification.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Contract Sales   Location Milwaukee   About the Organization Strength in its people. Strength in its industry. If you're looking for a stable and growing company to call home, this is it! LaForce offers great benefits and a fun, professional working environment. As LaForce grows, we have many opportunities for you to grow with us! Established in 1954, LaForce has grown to be one of the largest distributors of commercial door opening products, solutions, and services in the United States consisting of doors, frames, hardware, security integration, building specialties, and much more. We have expanded to a total of 15 locations in 8 different states and have roughly 600 employees. As a family owned business, LaForce values their employees and their talents. Come work for LaForce and find a place to develop your career.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://LaForceInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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