Account Sales Manager

Location: Mid South Territory, USA (MS, AL, TN, AR) Candidates should ideally reside in: Birmingham, Mobile, Jackson, Biloxi, Nashville, Memphis, or Little Rock.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Daytime Hours Travel: Up to 50% travel required (car and some air) / Tues-Thurs Travel, Mon and Fri in Office Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000/year + Commission and

Bonus Structure About the Role: We are seeking a high-potential, strategic, and high-motor Account Manager to lead and own our Mid-South territory. As the premier North American supplier of industrial ammonia applications, we are looking for a motivated "hunter" who thrives in a consultative sales environment and wants to deliver value far beyond a commodity price point. In this role, you are the primary architect of your territory's success. Your focus will be on high-level relationship management, competitive account conversion, and long-term strategic growth by showcasing our total value proposition-emphasizing our safety record and technical superiority-rather than competing on price alone. You will be supported by a strong internal infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with dedicated Customer Service Representatives, Engineering teams, and Field Service experts to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Key Responsibilities: Value-Based Growth: Aggressively expand our footprint by converting competitive accounts. Showcase our total value proposition-focusing on our safety record and technical superiority-rather than competing on price alone. Strategic Relationship Management: Act as the lead advocate for your customers, understanding their unique KPIs and buying motives to ensure long-term retention and margin health. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with dedicated Customer Service Representatives (handling order processing and logistics) and Engineering and Field Service teams (providing technical support and on-site expertise).Internal Networking: Build and maintain strong internal relationships across departments from a distance. Maintain proactive communication with operations and management. Territory Planning: Generate detailed business plans and SWOT analyses, maintaining a 3-year strategic vision for the region.

Experience: Minimum 6+ years of chemical sales experience (alongside B2B sales, technical/industrial selling, and value-based selling background preferred).

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.); technical disciplines are a plus. Technical Aptitude: Experience with complex contracts and index/formula-based pricing is preferred.

Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to dominate the Mid-South market.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: We offer a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, with coverage starting after just 30 days of employment Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Family Support: A 14-week paid childbirth benefit / parental leave to support growing families. Future Security & Education: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible dependents, and a scholarship program for dependent children. Time Off & Leave: Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation, sick time, pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.