Account Manager

EMERSE Sales

. Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with fire sprinkler contractor customers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and account management, with a strong focus on building relationships with fire sprinkler contractor customers. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce CRM to track sales activities and meet KPIs while providing exceptional customer service.

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Technical Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementSalesforce CRM ProficiencyCustomer Relationship BuildingKPI Accountability

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesAccount ManagementSales TrackingCustomer Needs AnalysisSales Activity Prioritization

Soft Skills

DiligentSelf-MotivatedDeterminedExpert Trusted Adviser

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce CRM

Industry Keywords

Fire Sprinkler SystemsCorrosion Risk ManagementCustomer ServiceSales Territory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with fire sprinkler contractor customers
Serve as an expert trusted adviser and provide white-glove customer service
Understand customer needs through discovery and fact finding
Identify and prioritize high-payoff sales activities
Meet established internal and external KPIs
Grow an existing book of business within an established sales territory
Track and update sales activities in Salesforce CRM
Travel regionally within the territory, up to 75%
Present technical solutions to a variety of customers
Support companies in understanding and managing corrosion risks in fire sprinkler systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in technical sales / account management (preferred in the posting)
Demonstrable track record of success
Passion for building long-lasting relationships with fire sprinkler contractor customers
Ability to act as an expert trusted adviser
Diligent, self-motivated, and determined
Ability to understand customer needs through discovery and fact finding
Ability to identify and prioritize high-payoff sales activities
Ability to be accountable to established internal and external KPIs
Ability to grow an existing book of business within an established sales territory
Experience tracking and updating sales activities in Salesforce CRM
Willingness and ability to travel regionally within the territory, up to 75%
Ability to present technical solutions to a variety of customers
Must be based within the Chicago, Illinois area or be willing to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Match
Health insurance
Commission pay
Bonus compensation
TASC opt in option: Medical expenses