Now Hiring - lancaster distribution - Account Manager (Flooring Industry) - Louisville, KY in Louisville, KY

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EJ Welch is currently hiring for an Account Manager in the Louisville, KY area. While this is a remote role, and you will not be reporting into an office on a daily or hybrid basis, we are looking for someone in the area who is able to manage our current accounts in person and develop new relationships in the area. Who is EJ Welch? EJ Welch is a top ten flooring distributor in the US. We serve a wide base of customers including flooring installers, commercial flooring contractors, and specialty retailers. We offer the widest assortment of flooring products providing a turn-key solution for any flooring project. Branch locations offer exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and warehouse operations. Why EJ Welch? The best part of our business is our people, those who work as part of our team, and those we serve. Apply now to join our amazing team and become part of an exciting growth opportunity! What 's in it for you? Competitive Benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Health Savings Account (HSA) * 401K Retirement Savings Plan WITH Company Match * Life, AD&D, and Disability * Cell phone allowance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Pet Insurance * Medicare Coordination Services * Athletic/Fitness Club Membership Reimbursement JOB SUMMARY: An Account Manager oversees sales activities and develops relationships with current customers as well as sourcing and growing new accounts. Ultimately, you should be able to grow our business by building successful, long-term relationships. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage and grow current accounts by building close customer relationships. * Actively recruit, research, and win new potential accounts to the business. * Organize local account training with product/vendor reps and support. * Attend internal meetings and events to understand and drive the overall objectives of the region. * Attend regional flooring vendor industry events and national sales events for E. J. Welch. * Research and provide competitive insights to the region, both price, product and vendor assortment. * Collaborate with regional branch and sales managers on market intelligence, local inventories, customer strategy and overall product placements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * 2-3 years' field sales experience, with flooring sales experience a plus * Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills, with ability to manage time and prioritize sales opportunities. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: * Commission pay Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40219