Outside Sales Account Manager at Airbase

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial GasesIndustries

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
  • Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, industrial gas / welding supply sales a plus
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of SAP a plus
  • Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills
  • Strong PC skills (i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, email) with ability to acclimate to a 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 and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Responsibilities

  • Managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory to both existing and new Airgas customers
  • Meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for profitable sales growth, A/R management, and customer retention within their assigned territory
  • Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas’s sales directives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts
  • 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 customers based on knowledge of Airgas’s production/delivery schedules
  • Keeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques
  • 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 to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial risk
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Sales Planning
Lead Qualification
Customer Relationship Management
Consultative Selling
Sales Proposals
SAP
Accounts Receivable Management
Territory Management
Competitive Analysis

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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