Linde Gas & Equipment · 9 hours ago
Distributor Account Manager
Muskegon, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLinde Gas & Equipment Inc. is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company seeking a Distributor Account Manager to maximize growth in the distributor market. The role involves managing relationships with existing distributors, identifying new prospects, and driving sales through innovative solutions and strategic business development.
IndustrialOil and GasService Industry
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain a professional business relationship with existing distributor accounts
Gain trust quickly of other parties, both internal and external
Support the respective Region’s revenue and profitability goals through excellent price, accounts receivables and contract management
Win concessions without damaging relationships
Demonstrated ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups
Identify new distributor prospects that will support plant loading
Have the presence and confidence to interact with business owners and 'C' level employees
Assist LINDE business units, drive sales and improve relationships with distributors
Work with distributor purchasing groups to align Linde as the supplier of choice
Lead group in developing economics and competitive analysis for new business opportunities and market initiatives while achieving business objectives to improve profitability
Ensures alignment of business development priorities with broader organizational initiatives
Prepare and negotiate detailed business terms for supply agreements and participate in the execution of such in conjunction with the business and legal departments
Accountable for establishing and/or growing account relationships for a group of products within a specific business or geographic location
Ensure response strategies are appropriately formulated and communication plans are provided
Understand financial, user/customer, internal operations, and competitive advantages
Establish relationships and actively participate with internal business partners to pursue opportunities in areas of focus. Liaison between key customer(s) and internal business partners
Participate with other business development personnel, key account, and sales personnel in development of sales strategies; may help identify target accounts and opportunities within the framework of the organization-wide strategy
Accountable for driving the sales process and achieving sales growth goals on an annual basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience selling to distributors or resellers
BA in Business with focus on Sales or Marketing
Working knowledge of specialty, medical, and industrial gases, hardgoods and equipment used in metal fabrication
Demonstrated ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups
Ability to gain trust quickly of other parties, both internal and external
Presence and confidence to interact with business owners and 'C' level employees
Track record of personal accountability, teamwork and consistent sales growth
Innovative with initiative and drive
Strong ability to network internally and externally
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Up to 50% travel may be required
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
Employee discount programs
Career growth opportunities
Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level
Company
Linde Gas & Equipment
At Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., we are a trusted provider of industrial gases, applications, products, and services that support welding, cutting, healthcare, and other critical processes.
5001-10000 employees
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