Account Manager

Are you an account manager/sales professional looking for a role in an industry that is stable, essential, and recession-resistant? Leverage your sales prowess and enjoy competitive compensation, a great benefits package, and the support and backing of an industry leader. Experience a more rewarding career with a leader whose premium welding supplies and industrial gases are in demand regardless of the state of the economy.    

Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! 

OXARC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a dedicated Account Manager to join the team at their La Grande, OR branch.   

If you have at least 2 – 5 years of sales experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license, OXARC wants to hear from you! Experience in the welding or gases industry is preferred but not required.  

Why Account Managers join the OXARC team: 

• Competitive compensation starting from $55,000/yr, or more based on experience. 
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more! 
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply to such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!   
• Opportunities for advancement: OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and move into higher level roles.     
• High level of autonomy: OXARC trusts your sales expertise and you will enjoy a high level of autonomy in this role as you generate sales and expand business. 
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Requirements:  

• 2-5 years’ sales experience. 
• 2-5 years’ industry experience preferred.  
• Proven track record of accomplishments in closing deals and maintaining relationships.  
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.  
• Strong organizational and time management skills.  
• Strong negotiation skills; confidently and aggressively seek new business.  
• Flexible team-oriented individual.    
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.  
• Decision making and problem-solving capabilities.  
• Occasionally be required to lift up to 70 pounds. 
• Must be flexible with work hours depending on customer requirements and able to travel.  
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record.  
• Must pass drug screen and background check.   

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Call on prospective customers and establish buying cycles, customer needs, and create a customer / supplier relationship.  Solve customer problems/issues.   Customer deliveries as required.    
• Develop and deliver sales presentations in a professional and effective manner by:  
• Developing technical presentations for potential customers.  
• Maintaining up-to-date awareness of latest products and their applications, company activities, industry trends & government regulations.  
• Establish sales goals with Branch Manager and Sales Manager.  Manage existing accounts and increase market share according to established goals.   
• Assist inside sales force and support staff as related to sales responsibilities.  
• Complete required paperwork in a detailed and timely manner. 

About the Company: OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.   

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.