Account Manager at Airbase

Islandia, New York, United States

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$75,000 – $90,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial GasesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, business or related field required (in lieu of degree, up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted)
  • Minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience, including proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and managing customers throughout a defined sales territory
  • Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, industrial gas/welding supply sales a plus
  • Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize targeting high-value customers
  • Proven success using a consultative sales approach to provide multiple layers of value and establish mixed sales solutions/products
  • Proven success using deep knowledge of customer’s business, macro- and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities
  • Working knowledge of SAP a plus
  • Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills
  • Strong PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel, email) with ability to acclimate to PC-based order entry system and wireless handheld scanning device
  • Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work and succeed independently
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
  • Ability to solve practical problems

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas’s sales directives and guidelines to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts; qualifies and pursues sales leads
  • Cultivates customer relationships by developing deep knowledge of the customer’s business and establishing a consultative relationship
  • Engages customers by linking the customer’s business priorities to the Airgas value proposition
  • Prepares sales proposals by quoting pricing, establishing credit terms, and estimated date of delivery based on knowledge of Airgas’s production/delivery schedules
  • Keeps current with industry insights, Airgas product mixes, monitors competition (pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques)
  • Partners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives; establishes and maintains clear communication with internal departments on customer successes, opportunities, new developments, and other customer-specific information
  • Maintains and submits sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, monthly and annual territory analyses) as required by District Manager through SAP
  • Actively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial risk
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Meet and exceed corporate and regional objectives for profitable sales growth, A/R management, and customer retention within assigned territory

Skills

Sales Planning
Customer Relationship Management
SAP
Accounts Receivable
Sales Proposals
Territory Management
Consultative Selling

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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