Now Hiring - AWC Inc - Inside Account Manager in Baton Rouge, LA

AWC takes great pride in being trusted Automation and Controls Specialists, offering industrial automation and process technology solutions to enhance Manufacturing and Utility operations. Our team of over 600 employee-owners is committed to working together to challenge the status quo. We are currently in search of a skilled Inside Account Manager who shares our passion for learning, utilizing innovative technology to overcome complex issues, and eager to reap the benefits of being an owner. If you fit this description, we would be thrilled to connect with you.

As an Instrumentation Inside Account Manager at AWC, Inc., you will play a vital role in our customer-centric approach. You'll have direct and daily contact with our customers, building strong relationships to drive business growth. Success in this role is measured not only by meeting sales objectives but also by exceeding customer requirements. You'll collaborate closely with Outside Account Managers to enhance your skills, expertise, and career development opportunities within the industry.

The Job

• Build, develop, and retain customer relationships, contributing to the success of our high-performance sales team and ensuring seamless account succession.
• Acknowledge and process customer Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Purchase Orders (PO).
• Collaborate with Outside Account Managers and Technical Managers to determine profit margins, inventory suggestions, and pricing requirements for key accounts.
• Review work processes to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards, while suggesting improvements.
• Explore practical and creative alternatives to increase AWC's chances of closing orders at higher margins.

Basic Qualification

• Must be a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency, high energy, and a high level of accountability.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (via phone, teams,+ email, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• A 4-year bachelor's degree or a 2-year technical degree
• 2-5 years of industry experience.
• Base-level knowledge of Instrumentation (Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature & Gas Detection) and other relevant products such as instrument tube fittings, manifolds, valves, etc.

About AWC

As employee-owners, we strive to do more than just complete tasks; we seek to develop fulfilling careers by pushing ourselves and questioning the status quo. We embrace innovative and creative methods to expand our expertise while providing genuine value to our customers and technology partners. We strategically partner with the worlds most-recognized brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve problems effectively. As experts in our partners technologies, we are well-equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support each. It is our goal to serve you with the best combination of caring experts and innovative solutions from all our factory partners.

The Rewards

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)