Roofing Account Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Roofing Account Manager

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Department: Rust-Oleum, Sales

Reports To: National Account Executive

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products, including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings, and our famous rust-fighting formula.

Summary:

The primary result expected from the Roofing Account Manager will work with the Product Management Team and the Roofing National Account Executive to develop account strategies that promote and distribute our products while achieving targeted profitability goals. The goal is to support the Roofing rep field sales team, allowing them to close more sales.

This is a dual hunter and gatherer role. The person best suited for this role finds passion for supporting sales efforts and managing accounts in any way possible while having a proactive entrepreneurial spirit. This is a dual sales and support role designed to generate pull-through business through Roofing distributors selling Rust-Oleum products while providing support for existing customers through proactive and persistent cold calling, emails, and communication(s).

Responsibilities:
Coordinate activities: Buying Group Shows Industry Conferences Innovation Days Tradeshows Maintain a direct line of communication with the Roofing field team and Roofing distributors, keeping them informed about Rust-Oleum's product line, new products introduced, and any new promotions. Respond, engage, and qualify inbound leads and inquiries. Cold call into prospects generated by a variety of outside sources. Follow up with existing sales purchases to identify and cultivate upselling opportunities. Profile strategic accounts by identifying key individuals, researching, and obtaining business requirements, and presenting solutions to start the sales cycle. Ensure successful follow-through of the sales cycle by maintaining accurate records and lead qualification information. Additional Responsibilities may be added as necessary. Communicate professionally with our customers, Distributors, Rust-Oleum sales representatives, National Account Executives, and corporate staff. Travel will be 10-20% Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 1+ years of progressively responsible marketing, inside or outside sales, or business development-related sales experience (preferred). From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave.

We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
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