Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

White Cap

Posted 16 days ago

Full Time

Des Moines, Iowa

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The Account Manager participates in training to learn about White Cap's business model and products while preparing and executing account plans. They will also sell White Cap's value proposition and products and process customer orders.

Join White Cap's Accelerated Sales Program to fast-track your sales career in the construction industry. This program seeks individuals with a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a competitive drive to succeed. You'll participate in comprehensive training and work closely with sales leaders to develop the skills and knowledge needed for outside sales.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Proactive Approach

Personal Accountability

Goal-Oriented

Planning

Organization

Feedback Reception

Spanish Language Proficiency

Job Description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

White Cap is hiring immediately for our Account Manager – Accelerated Sales Program!

Do you want to help build America’s skyline and your own future? White Cap is North America’s leading distributor for professional contractors. We supply everything contractors need to build our nation’s remarkable construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing, and more. Our Accelerated Sales Program is designed for sales professionals outside our industry to quickly accelerate their sales career. For an exciting opportunity to join our sales team, apply today!

Why join the Accelerated Sales Program at White Cap?

The Accelerated Sales Program is a comprehensive, sales-specific training program designed to fast-track the growth and development of new Outside Sales Representatives/Account Managers. Participants will work closely with White Cap sales leaders in a 6-12 month program to develop the skills, customer and supplier relationships, and knowledge needed to be successful in outside sales.

An Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • Participates in classroom, independent study, and on-the-job training to learn the White Cap’s business model, products, vendors, customer needs, jobsite environment, systems, competitors, pricing, sales approach, and selling skills.

  • Prepares and executes account plans.

  • Sells White Cap value proposition and products.

  • Learns about making effective jobsite or office sales calls by riding along with the District Sales Manager or experienced Account Managers.

  • Enters and processes customer orders.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • This position requires operation of a company vehicle or a personal vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 80% of the average work week. If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field or one to two years of sales or related field experience

  • Strong communication skills and comfortable interacting with team members

  • Requires strong self-governance, a proactive approach, personal accountability, and independence.

  • Competitive nature with a drive to succeed

  • Goal-oriented with personal accountability to deliver on metrics

  • Open to feedback and willing to take action to improve performance

  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize daily activities

  • Spanish language proficiency

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

White Cap

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.

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