National Account Manager

Job Description SUMMARY This position will report to the Director Sales & Business Development. Incumbent will plan, organize, direct and control activities to achieve total revenue and profit goals with assigned Key National Accounts.

Interface with both internal and external senior-level management, ITW Food Equipment Group (FEG) product development and product service personnel as well all relative contacts within assigned Key Accounts, ITW FEG sales organization, and the field service organization. Individual will direct the activities of the assigned Key Accounts through effective field sales engagements; account management and developing end user relationships. Incumbent will also have the responsibility of coaching, mentoring, and developing some assigned National Account Managers.

Incumbent will support the development of strategic and tactical programs conducive to increasing Hobarts service presence and competitive share in the U.S. Market that will ultimately drive profitability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES These are the most significant job duties performed.

The size, scope and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned.

Develop annual strategic plans and complete account profiles on all assigned active accounts. Develop strategies to support the protection of existing account revenue as well as driving organic revenue and margin growth. Manage accounts, contacts, opportunities, and other required critical information in CRM on a consistent and timely basis.

Escalation management including evenings and weekends. Manage the gathering of analytic information needed to support accounts, sales, ROI, and other initiatives. Update leadership consistently on account status/changes especially those that could have an impact our relationship, revenue, or probability.

Coordinate with National Accounts Customer Care in the effort of delivering positive customer satisfaction in aligned accounts. Partner closely with the equipment sales National Account Manager(s), attend each others meeting / QBRs and plan to support each others initiatives. Coordinate all key account service sales activity for all assigned accounts.

Implement pricing strategies, quotes, and action plans with all assigned key accounts, to ensure that proper margins are maintained in accordance with overall service business strategy. Conduct service sales presentations in assigned accounts sales that addresses issues, promotes initiatives, and drives incremental service contract revenue. Develop specific solutions in assigned National Accounts to win new business and maintain service contract renewal business through customized programs that will ultimately enhance profitability.

Represent Hobart Service on various projects including managing and attending customer and industry trade shows as necessary. Qualifications: Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related fields 3 years extensive sales experience Requires up to 50% travel.

Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organization and project management skills Experience with Microsoft office Self-motivated and ability to adapt to change Strong customer orientation Preferred Qualifications: National account sales experience Food service / Food retail experience Management experience Education and Work Experience A bachelors degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field; with at least 5 years extensive sales experience is required. Desired Education/Experience National account sales experience in Food Service/Food retail is preferred, but not required.

Job- Specific Knowledge Data analysis skills Understanding of the consultative sales process Experience at building value-based proposals Experience at presenting at the C-Level COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Strong oral and written communication skills Experience with Microsoft office, D365, CRM systems Self-motivated Strong customer orientation Working Conditions This position requires 50% -70% travel. Hours of Work Typically 8-5 After hours and weekend account management as needed Additional Information ITW is an equal opportunity employer.

We value our colleagues unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer.

We value our colleagues unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.