Outside Sales Account Manager at Airbase

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, Specialty Gases, Welding SupplyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, business, or related degree field required
  • A minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience
  • In lieu of degree: Consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted
  • Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, industrial gas / welding supply sales is a plus
  • Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize the targeting of customers delivering the highest value to Airgas

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas’s sales directives and guidelines
  • Qualifies and pursues sales leads
  • Cultivates customer relationships by developing a 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 to customer
  • Keeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition
  • Partners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives
  • Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific information
  • Maintains and submits sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required by District Manager (DM) through SAP
  • Actively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances

Skills

B2B Sales
Outside Sales
Account Management
Sales Planning
Lead Qualification
Consultative Selling
Customer Segmentation
Sales Proposals
Pricing Quoting
Credit Terms
Sales Reporting
Territory Management

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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