National Account Manager (Electrical/Food & Beverage Plants)

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Additionally, our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical, all done with an emphasis on safety and client service. Shermco is ISO certified, a member of EASA, AWEA, PEARL and is accredited by NETA, PEV, SKF & ANAB. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Shermco Industries is seeking a skilled national account manager to oversee and manage client relationships on a national basis. This is a highly strategic role to help develop and grow accounts at the highest levels within an organization. In this role, you will act as the senior account representative for the company and work with our national clients and partners in Food & Beverage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regional or national account manager position selling electrical or engineering related services/PLC to F&B manufacturin OR we will consider experience working as a technical project or program manager within F&B with strong knowledge of electrical or power distribution. You must have a strategic mind-set, possess excellent interpersonal skills, confidence, and collaboration skills and the ability to lead a team of salespeople in managing accounts across the country. A top-notch national account manager will bring skills as a negotiator, problem solver, and thought-leader to the table.Ideally you will reside in Indianna or the Midwest (IL, IA, KS, MI, MN, NE, MO, OH). Travel is 50%.

• →Develop strategy to grow business long-term in manufacturing accounts (F&B, Metal, Steel, Glass)
• →Develop comprehensive Account plans with trackable metrics and KPIs
• →Creating and monitoring targets for the national sales department.
• →Building a trusting and professional relationship with clients.
• →Meeting with clients and account managers.
• →Ensuring that all accounts are looked after and maintained.
• →Supervising and managing regional salespeople in your department.
• →Following up on complaints and queries on behalf of clients.
• →Promoting new services and products to clients in your department.
• →Reporting to senior management on the status of your accounts.
• →Taking a leading role in presentations and proposals for national accounts.
• →Monitoring and identifying market trends, competiive advantages, etc.
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• A bachelor's degree in engineering, or business is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regional or national account manager position selling electrical or engineering related services/PLC to the F&B indusdtry OR we will consider experience working as a technical project or program manager in the F&B ndustry with strong knowledge of electrical or power distribution. A sales background with a demonstrated history of sales performance.
• A strong strategic mindset
• The ability to interact with all levels within and organization from engineering to the CEO)
• A solid grasp of sales metrics, performance measures, and technical indicators.
• A thorough aptitude for analysis and strategy.
• Decisive thinking and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-relations skills.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.
• Dynamic and creative problem-solving abilities.
• A strong client-focused mindset

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Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  Shermco is a drug-free workplace.