Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!
Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a bilingual Account Manager to help us grow our Furniture and Bedding division in the Southwest territory including Arizona, California, and Mexico. This position is responsible for building and maintaining customer sales for furniture and bedding product accounts.
Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the bilingual Account Manager, you will be expected to plan and implement sales by developing strategies, initiate innovation and communication while understanding the business model though planning and organizing. Thorough and effective communication with both Carpenter personnel and customer base must be maintained. Timely follow up and problem resolution for the company and its customers is required. Position requires effective time management and travel when necessary. This is a remote opportunity working from a home office.
Your additional responsibilities as bilingual Account Manager will include:
- Know and understand Carpenter’s products and capabilities
- Service existing accounts and prospect and close new business accounts through organization and efficient planning
- Work with plant personnel, Technical Center, and management to develop solutions to customer issues
- Prepare weekly call reports and weekly sales reports
- Prepare monthly and annual territory analysis to be submitted to the Sales Manager in order to strategize and discuss business goals
- Ability to learn and utilize SAP
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication or other related discipline- Bilingual in Spanish and English, 100% fluent in verbal and written form, preferred
- 3+ years of proven business to business experience
- Bedding, Furniture, or foam knowledge preferred
- Experience in managing key accounts
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Retail and manufacturing experience is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Ability to travel 4 to 5 overnights per month
Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan
- We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).