Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Fluid Conveyance Supply

**GHX Industrial**, a SunSource company, is a growing, dynamic organization with roots traced back to 1937. GHX today is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of *industrial gaskets*and*hoses*with offices nationwide. GHX’s customer base consists of large refining and petrochemical customers, upstream oil and gas service and supply companies, OEMs, and mineral and mining enterprises. [](http://www.ghxinc.com) We are currently seeking an **Account Manager** for a sales territory in Southern Louisiana and surrounding areas. Working as a fulltime outside sales account manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day sales activities of ongoing business development and customer prospecting. This position will support a well-established sales territory. This role will cover a sales territory from Morgan City to New Orleans (Hwy 90 Corridor) and needs to be home based in that vicinity. The sales focus is Upstream O&G with some diversification. ### Essential Functions - Be highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented. - Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing skills. - Consultatively sell company services to current and potential clients (B2B). - Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets. - Follow up and develop new leads and referrals resulting from field activity. - Prepare presentations, proposals for current and potential customers. - Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge. - Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships. - Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up. - Identify and resolve client concerns. - Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, and follow-up. - Work effectively with Inside Sales staff. - Participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows. - Follow-up for collection of payment. - Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services. ### Experience, Education and Skills - HS Diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelors degree in related field is preferred - **2+ years of outside sales experience within the industrial hose and gasket industry** - Experience with value-add sales is preferred - Must be able to successfully function in a fast-paced high-volume sales environment - Proficient computer skills including MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and ability to learn and use a CRM system. - Valid driver's license is required - Some overnight travel may be required ### GHX Offers - Industry competitive compensation plan - Medical / Dental/ Vision / 401(k) - Paid Vacation and Holidays - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities