The National Account Manager Representative (NAM) is responsible for identifying, developing and enhancing both new and existing strategic relationships with national accounts for Behr/Kilz products and services to professional account channels. This position creates a pipeline and cross-functionally partners with the broader team to develop and execute specific strategies to achieve customer satisfaction, revenue, and profitability. Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment. Experience influencing without direct authority, especially across various territories, and building programs to excite the sales teams about customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage customer portfolios, renew and create agreements.Execute national programs and negotiate deals.Personalize strategies for customer portfolios and make site visits.Work with corporate contacts to eliminate barriers.Develop a strategic market plan for national accounts, aiming to meet/exceed defined sales goals.Utilize a consultative sales approach across various segments (e.g., Property Management, Commercial, Hospitality, Education).Log activities in Salesforce CRM and work closely with field sales teams for project handoffs.Engagements: Conduct trade shows, seminars, presentations to support trade associations.Act as a liaison between the customer and Behr’s departments (Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Customer Service).Stay updated on product knowledge, market competition, and customer needs.Strategic thinking, negotiations, contracts.Manufacturing or distribution environment experience.Must have worked with major retail chains.Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.Collaborative, able to work across departments and influence without direct authority.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience in a related field.
5 plus years of related sales and/or customer service experience and/or training
3 plus years of National Account Management experience/or equivalent.
Experience with negotiating and fulfilling national customer contracts
Certificates, License, Registrations or Professional Designations
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, meet and maintain the Company motor vehicle policy.
Other Requirements
Willingness to travel up to 70%.
Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Continuous self-development to stay current with competitive intelligence in the industry
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Manage the corporate credit card, motor vehicle and expense reporting according to company policy.
Performs other duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Expert in interacting with all customer types and assessing customer needs.
Capable of retaining and communicating features and benefits of company products.
Strong selling, negotiation, problem-solving, critical thinking, networking and relationship-building skills.
Competence to work effectively across functions to achieve desired customer satisfaction goals.
Experience in the construction trade and/or architectural coatings is preferred.
Ability to adapt approach and style to achieve account objectives.
Strong presentation skills, adaptability to various training environments, and the ability to leverage multiple training techniques and tools.
Ability to work independently and excel in a team environment.
Computer Skills
Proficient knowledge of MSA Office Suites and/or IOS software applications related to job functions.
Sales Force/CRM knowledge
Proficient in using a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and crafting reports to communicate the actions needed to improve performance relative to the goals of the system and strategy
Language Skills
English (speak, read, and write)
Ability to speak the prevalent second language in certain geographic regions may be preferred.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer or telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile. Ability to travel daily and/or overnight.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Company: Behr Paint CompanyShift 1 (United States of America)Full timeHiring Range: $72,300.00 - $113,630.00Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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