Regional Account Manager - Material Handling Products (Flexible Location)

Location: close to any major U.S. airport

 

Job Summary

Lester Electrical, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of battery charging equipment, specialty electronics, and related components for heavy commercial and industrial applications. The company is a leader in its markets, financially sound, and growth oriented.  To support growth in new markets, a Regional Account Manager will be joining the team when the right person is identified.

The Regional Account Manager will recruit, service and maintain a network of material handling dealers with responsibilities to include dealer and end-user training and support, active prospecting to build the dealer network, providing feedback to optimize dealer pricing and programs, and growing sales volume with material handling dealers.  The Regional Account Manager should have experience and relationships in the material handling industry with leading lift truck dealer organizations. This individual will also lead the development of relationships with national account customers and be the company’s representative in the field, in support of national account customers.

The Regional Account Manager is not initially a supervisory position. This is a working field senior account representative position that is highly demanding. The company seeks to expand product offerings in a highly viable market and is seeking a regional representative who can travel extensively in support of our dealer network. 

This position does not require a relocation to Lincoln, NE. 

 Requirements:

  Ø  Demonstrated ability to build relationships and sell effectively in industrial environments;

Ø  Ten years relevant experience managing distribution channels;

Ø  Five years sales experience in the material handling industry-particularly in the lift truck dealer channels;

Ø  Bachelors degree or equivalent;

Ø  Experience in distribution support;

Ø  Flexibility to travel a significant amount of time;

Ø  Exceptional oral and written communication skills;

Ø  Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, ERP/CRM operating systems);

Ø  Self-Starter/Consummate Professional;

 

If you meet the above requirements, and have exceptional relationship building skills, especially within the material handling industry, don’t miss this opportunity for career growth and advancement. This is a unique opportunity to develop new business from the ground up with an industry leader! We offer competitive compensation with great benefits and  significant opportunities for growth and development.

 

 

Please send your resume to: marvr@lesterelectrical.com   Lester Electrical
Fax: 402-441-3728 625 West A Street      Lincoln, NE 68522 

  Unsolicited responses from recruiting/placement firms are not accepted for this position.

 

At Lester Electrical you will enjoy competitive compensation and great benefits, including: a traditional 401K AND  a company funded ESOP retirement plan.

 

An Equal Opportunity, Employee Owned Company

 

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