Now Hiring - #twiceasnice Recruiting - Sales Engineer (up to $120k; manufacturing or distribution exp req) in Columbus, OH

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Sales Account Manager Location: near Columbus, OH (about 20 minutes north of Columbus) Salary: $90,000-$120,000 Benefits: Medical Insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees and dependents), 401k,GenerousPTO (up to 25 days), Holidays Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm;Great Work/Life Balance! Travel: 10% domestic (most clients in the Midwest or South-Central US) Sales Account Manager (manufacturing or distribution sales exp. req.) Description Our client, an electronic manufacturer, is looking for an Account Manager to join their team near Columbus. You will be replacing a tenured account manager who is retiring. In this role, you will deliver technical presentations, collaborate with engineers to understand customer needs, and identify new sales opportunities. Average deal sizes will vary for their hardware solutions, but typical customers range from $50-200k annually with their largest accounts upwards of $1.5M. Their products are highly specialized, and their customer base is very stable, about 80% direct to OEMs and the rest through distribution. Your primary focus will be building relationships with current accounts and reconnecting with less active clients. To be successful in this role, you must be naturally curious with a heightened ability to pick up technical terms. Aside from that, they're looking for candidates who would enjoy working for a smaller company that is more relationship-driven and less number-focused. That's not to say your efforts will not be managed, they're just searching for candidates who appreciate a different approach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values stability within an innovative, technology-driven company. Important Note:The role offers a competitive base salary (no commission), reflecting your anticipated impact of retaining current accounts and growing the business Sales Account Manager (manufacturing or distribution sales exp. req.) Responsibilities * Build strong relationships with customers and understand their business needs * Develop and implement sales strategies across OEM and distribution channels * Prepare and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations * Translate customer needs into technical proposals and solutions * Identify and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities * Serve as a consultative partner to key accounts and enhance organizational visibility * Collaborate with engineering to understand capabilities, product lines, and company goals * Attend industry events and visit customers to strengthen relationships * Provide consistent follow-up ensuring long-term account growth and retention Sales Account Manager (manufacturing or distribution sales exp. req.) Qualifications * 5+ years of manufacturing or distribution sales experience required * 10% domestic travel required (typically, one-week overnight travel per quarter) * Able to work onsite daily required About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches. With the lowest fee in the industry, the longest guarantee, and commission-free senior recruiters - we align our interests with the long-term success of every placement. Need recruiting help? [please apply online] Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Paid time off Application Question(s): * What types of electronic, electrical, and/or mechanical products do you have experience selling? * What industries do you have experience selling to? * This is not a remote position. Any concerns with reporting to their office each day? Our client is about 20 minutes north of Columbus. Are you able to work onsite each day? * Our client is offering a salary of $90,000-$120,000. Please note our client does not offer commissions or individual performance bonuses. Is this in line with your salary expectations or what would you be looking for to make a move? * If you have a LinkedIn Profile, please share your URL. Experience: * account management : 5 years (Required) * manufacturing or distribution sales : 5 years (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person