Junior Account Manager

RelaDyne is the nation's leading automotive, industrial, and commercial lubricants provider and a trusted partner for reliability services. We're more than just a distributor; we're a team dedicated to innovation, service excellence, and lasting customer relationships. Remote Location Requirement: This is a remote position; however, to effectively support the assigned territory, candidates must reside in Northern or Western Ohio, Indiana, Northern Illinois, or Michigan. We are seeking a motivated Junior Account Manager (JAM) to join our North America Reliability Services team. This entry-level sales position is designed to develop future Territory Sales Managers (TSMs) through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world customer engagement. As a Junior Account Manager, you'll partner with experienced Territory Sales Managers to strengthen customer relationships, support sales growth, generate proposals, and assist with project management. If you're an energetic, detail-oriented professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and working both in the field and in the office, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? - Competitive pay - Comprehensive benefits package - 401(k) with company match - Paid time off and holidays - Hands-on training with experienced sales professionals - Clear career path to a Territory Sales Manager role What You'll Do - Support Territory Sales Managers with customer visits, job walks, and site inspections. - Assist with collecting samples, inspecting equipment, conducting sales surveys, and interacting with customers. - Prepare sales proposals using company templates and pricing tools. - Identify and prioritize sales opportunities using internal IIR data. - Update customer information, opportunities, and activities within Salesforce CRM. - Support large customer projects by tracking scope changes, project documentation, billing spreadsheets, and change orders. - Prepare project summary reports and customer cost summaries. - Participate in customer meetings, commercial discussions, and safety meetings as needed. - Communicate with customers to gather project information and ensure accurate proposal development. - Conduct outbound prospecting and cold calls to identify new business opportunities and schedule appointments. - Provide administrative and sales support that enables Territory Sales Managers to spend more time with customers. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field - 1-2 years of sales experience preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - Valid driver's license - Willingness to travel approximately 25% or more, including occasional overnight travel Preferred: - Experience in industrial services - Knowledge of reliability services, tribology, machinery lubrication, or oil analysis interpretation - Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce AtRelaDyne,you'llfind more than just a job-you'lldiscover a career with a company that valuespeople, teamwork, and growth.Apply today and join the team driving the future of reliability. Safety-Sensitive Position Notice: This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, drug and alcohol screening, and any other evaluations required by law or company policy.