Key Account Manager

Company: SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.
Location: Southampton
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview

Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 500 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.

Come grow with our associates who are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Key Account Manager to develop relationships with important customers in order to grow new business within these accounts.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Manage a book of business consisting of existing SiteOne accounts. The book of business will typically range from 40 to 60 accounts.
• Develop deep and lasting relationships with key account personnel
• Ensure that customers are aware of and fully utilizing all of SiteOne's capabilities including professional training, vendor support, and Partner's Program
• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with assigned accounts
• Work and communicates effectively with all relevant SiteOne resources including Sales Teams, Line of Business Specialists, and store associates
• Facilitate the placement of customer orders and monitor fulfillment process
• Maintain appropriate professional and technical knowledge
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions

Skills We Are Seeking

• Local professional with existing industry relationships to hit the ground running
• Build relationships with clients and grow sales
• Knowledge of sales cycle and solution selling techniques
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service skills
• Proven approach to access decision makers at client organizations
• Ability to communicate our value proposition and differentiate SiteOne's products and services from the competition
• Ability to think quickly and make decision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school, secondary diploma or equivalent required
• 3 years Irrigation industry experience required
• Installation, Sales, Service or Wholesale
• Experience with Landscape Lighting, and/or Landscape Maintenance products a plus

PERKS

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

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