Account Manager Inside Sales
Job ID : 062288
Working type : Onsite
Education level : Bachelors Degree
Salary range : $65000 – $75000
Employment type : Full time
Experience level : Mid Level
Currency :
Job type : Permanent
Job location : Chicago, IL, United States
Job title :
Job salary :
Job salary currency :
Job salary unit :
Company name :
Company website :
Company tagline :
Company twitter :
Company video :
Location :
City : Chicago
State : IL
Country : United States
Application :
Job expires :
Remote position :
Account Manager – Inside Sales
About the Role
We are seeking a customer-focused Account Manager – Inside Sales to manage customer accounts, process orders, coordinate shipments, and support business growth within a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, production, shipping, quality, accounting, and outside sales teams to ensure exceptional service and on-time delivery. This is a on-site job.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage customer inquiries, orders, and account-related requests.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers and territories.
- Follow up on sales leads and identify opportunities for additional business.
- Process purchase orders and maintain accurate order records.
- Coordinate with production scheduling to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Plan shipments and communicate shipping instructions to internal departments.
- Provide customers with shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading and material certifications.
- Review customer concerns and collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory levels, manage order adjustments, and maintain material inventory records.
- Review open orders, transfer orders, and historical order activity to ensure accuracy.
- Support outside sales and accounting teams with pricing, invoicing, and customer-related issues.
- Maintain accurate product specifications and documentation.
- Perform additional administrative and customer support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in inside sales, account management, customer service, or order management.
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
Preferred Skills
- Account Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Order Processing
- Inventory Coordination
- Logistics & Shipping Coordination
- Sales Support
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Resolution
- Time Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work Environment
This position operates in a manufacturing and office environment and may involve occasional exposure to warehouse and production areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when entering designated production spaces.