Corning Incorporated · 1 month ago
Account Manager, North Carolina
Corning Incorporated is a leading innovator in materials science, seeking an Account Manager to drive new business and retain key customers. The role involves building relationships, meeting sales budgets, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve the division's sales and profit objectives.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Meet or exceed sales budget for the territory
Build strong relationships with customers and distributors
Implement aggressive growth driven programs with distribution
Work as a team with other account managers
Build relationships with all internal functional groups
Create, implement, and maintain a sales plan that meets or exceeds performance requirements
Know your products and channel/market/customer dynamics/drivers
Manage all facets of responsibilities within the framework of Corning’s values
Travel to Greater Raleigh-Durham area (RTP)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Sales or relevant experience in the Life Sciences market
Proficient computer/data analysis skills (Microsoft Office 365, SFDC, PowerBI, etc.)
Previous sales experience with record of meeting or exceeding sales budget
Problem-solving and conflict management skills
Business skills – financial analysis (sales analysis, trend reporting, usage reporting, pricing analysis)
Strong negotiation skills
Organization skills – planning/time management
Excellent communication (written and verbal), social and influencing skills
Attention to detail
Ability to handle ambiguity
Ability to manage remote networking and conferencing
Good presentation skills
Relationship building, face to face contact with internal and external customers, adapts to the situation and people involved
Creative promotional and account management approaches
Ability to perform with minimal direct supervisory intervention
Demonstrated leadership skills
Coaching skills
Ability to work with a team environment
Preferred
Life Sciences degree program preferred
Lab experience in Cell Culture and Molecular Biology
Experience with SalesForce.com or equivalent CRM
Knowledge of customer base in the territory
Proficient in distribution channel management
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more.
That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
Funding
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