· Manage and grow sales and margin with a designated portfolio of accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
· Proactively manage and maintain accurate sales team quote pipeline and order pipeline in BisTrack.
· Support all Hayward customers regardless of account assignment.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
· Identify opportunities to expand business within the assigned accounts by understanding customer needs and offering relevant solutions.
· Proactively pursue cross-selling and upselling opportunities to meet sales targets.
· Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
· Conduct regular account reviews and site visits to understand customer operations and challenges.
· Collaborate with internal teams to develop account strategies and implement solutions tailored to customer goals.
· Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to clients.
· Track account performance and maintain accurate records in the ERP system including both orders and quotes.
· Prepare and deliver account performance reports, including forecasts and progress updates.
· From time to time the Account Manager will have the added duty of actively following up on outstanding payments if customer falls out of collection terms and the collection team unable to collect balances due.