Sales Account Manager

Role Overview

The Sales Account Manager develops new commercial business and grows and retains existing customer relationships. This role manages the full sales process from prospecting and discovery through solution development, closing, implementation, and ongoing account management.

What You Will Do

Develop new commercial business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, referrals, community involvement, and lead follow-up. Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate Peoples solutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success requires a results-driven approach, strong relationship and communication skills, ownership of the customer experience, and consistent achievement of sales and activity goals.

Requirements

• Strong B2B sales, prospecting, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop leads, manage a qualified pipeline, close new business, and grow existing accounts.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, opportunities, and priorities.
• Ability to understand customer business needs and clearly communicate technology solutions.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to travel throughout Peoples’ service areas and surrounding markets; occasional overnight travel may be required.