Sales Account Manager - Midwest

Company: TRI-K Industries
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Description Description: About TRI-K Since 1974, TRI-K Industries, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients, bringing innovative concepts and products to life for the cosmetics industry. TRI-K strives to keep ahead of the curve with a specialization in cosmetic proteins and multi-functional peptides, natural actives, preservatives, and mild surfactants. TRI-K is a member of the Galaxy Group, with sales offices, manufacturing facilities and partners around the world. At TRI-K, we combine an awareness of consumer trends with innovative technologies to maintain our superior offering in the industry. Our in-house development team is constantly pioneering the discovery of new materials, resulting in enhanced consumer benefits. We offer a competitive compensation package including: --- Medical --- Dental --- 401 (K) --- Vision --- Paid Time Off --- Life Insurance --- In addition to other programs and plans Summary: Generates sales by maintaining and expanding relationships with clients and prospecting new account relationships within an assigned territory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. --- Develops and implements strategies to maintain and/or expand sales in conjunction with corporate goals and objectives. --- Prepares and implements short and long terms sales plans for each account --- Forecasts the demand for product(s) and prepares budgets --- Prepares project reports and sales activity reports as requested --- Documents all sales activity in contact management database. --- Directly supervises, monitors and mentors the Midwest Associate Account Manager --- Follows up on sample requests --- Meets regularly with the customer to understand their objectives and requirements. --- Develops account relationship, recommends new product and technology, and obtains feedback on products. --- Ensures that sales, R & D, Marketing and Customer Service provide post implementation support to customers. --- Manages and expedites the resolution of customer problems/complaints. --- Prepares and conducts technical/product presentations and demonstrations. --- Participates in trade shows, weekly sales conference calls, and quarterly sales meetings. --- Plans travel and itineraries to maximize client contact and efficiency. --- Prepares expense reports, itinerary and call reports according to schedule. --- Keeps abreast of market trends, new technology, pricing, and customer projects. Other Requirements: This position requires 50-60% of traveling, and maybe include overnights. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Chemistry or related field from four-year college or university; Minimum 3 years of sales experience in the personal care or related industry preferable. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements: PI207217893

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