Now Hiring - Tacony Corporation - Account Development Specialist in Sarasota, FL

Full description of the position

Tacony Corporation is searching for anAccount Development Specialist to join our powerhouse Commercial Floorcare Sales Team! In this role, you'll help drive sales growth by supporting our national customers within a defined territory, deliver engaging product demos, and provide hands-on trainings to showcase how to use our commercial cleaning equipment. If you're passionate about growing new and existing customer relationships, nurturing new sales opportunities, and sealing the deal, we want you on board! _ This role will be based out of Florida and is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to get their start in a rewarding sales career._ What We Do What began in Nick Tacony's basement as a post-war, start-up company over 75 years ago has since grown into an internationally recognized global products company with multiple offices, 300+ employees, and, successful sales in over 100 countries. Now operating under experienced 3rd generation family leadership, the Tacony Corporation ("Tacony") is ready to write its next chapter as a distributor, manufacturer, wholesaler, and, marketer of diverse and innovative products in the sewing, home floor care, and, commercial cleaning marketplace. We aren't just looking for anybody, we are dedicated to finding someone who enjoys what they do, enjoys the people they work with and for, and want to be part of a growth oriented, people first, purposeful organization that is dedicated to the customer, its mission, and vision.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Sr. Director, National Accounts to develop and execute tailored sales strategies that align with regional and national goals
• Identify, meet with and effectively partner with key decision makers and their sales representatives to understand their business needs to grow market share
• Foster strong relationships and frequently communicate with channel partners to increase customer acquisition and loyalty and drive long-term growth
• Make cold calls to prospective new accounts by phone, email, and/or in-person visits
• Perform on-site trainings, demonstrations, and provide education in sales meetings with select customers and channel partners to help close deals
• Travel 50% a week What You'll Need
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• At least 1 year sales experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with commercial equipment distributors is a plus
• Experience conducting demonstrations and selling product / equipment, preferred
• Strong persuasive skills with the ability to positively influence and motivate other What You'll Get
• Company vehicle and trailer - must hold a valid driver's license and be able to drive with a trailer
• Company laptop, cell phone, credit card, and data allowance
• Competitive compensation package with a 75% base salary and 25% bonus split What We Offer As an employee at Tacony, you receive more than just a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes performance-based incentives, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs with health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) options, as well as company paid life insurance, a generous paid time off (PTO) program including paid holidays and a volunteer day, and a rich 401K with employer matching contribution!