Account Manager at Airbase

Geneva, New York, United States

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$65,000 – $75,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Industrial Gases, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, business or related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted
  • A minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience to include proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and a demonstrated history of managing customers throughout a defined sales territory
  • Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize the targeting of customers delivering the highest value to Airgas
  • Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to a customer to establish a mix sales solutions and products
  • Proven success of using their deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro- and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory to both existing and new Airgas customers
  • Meeting and exceeding both corporate and regional objectives for profitable sales growth, A/R management, and customer retention within their assigned territory
  • Developing and executing sales plans utilizing Airgas' sales directives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts. Qualifying and pursuing sales leads
  • Cultivating customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of the customer's business and establishing a consultative relationship
  • Engaging customers by linking the customer's business priorities to the Airgas value proposition
  • Preparing sales proposals by quoting pricing, establishing credit terms, and estimated date of delivery to customer based on knowledge of Airgas' production/delivery schedules and logistics
  • Keeping current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace intelligence including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques
  • Partnering with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives. Establishing and maintaining clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific information
  • Maintaining and submitting sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required by District Manager through SAP
  • Actively reviewing and managing existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial risk

Skills

Account Management
Outside Sales
Sales Planning
Lead Qualification
Customer Relationship Management
Consultative Selling
Sales Proposals
Pricing
Credit Terms
Market Intelligence
Territory Management
A/R Management
Customer Retention

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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