Account Executive

Cochrane Supply is an award-winning, internationally recognized smart building controls distributor as a source of Building Automation Systems and IIoT products. Representing more than 100 of the industry’s top manufacturers, Cochrane Supply’s huge selection of products blend innovation and solutions for customized facility management and improved building efficiency when it comes to HVAC, security, energy, lighting, gas-detection and more!

Cochrane Supply continues to grow as we seek an Account Executive for our branch in Cleveland, OH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is primarily responsible for managing client accounts, fostering client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales growth. The Account Executive plays a crucial role in understanding client needs, proposing solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Core duties and responsibilities include, but limited to:

• Work with sales leaders to maximize opportunities and execute sales operations.
• Create detailed business plans to attain predetermined goals and quotas.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to long term accounts.
• Unearth new sales opportunities through networking and turn them into long-term partnerships.
• Present products to prospective clients.
• Provide professional after-sales support to maximize customer loyalty.
• Remain in regular contact with clients to understand and meet their needs.
• Respond to complaints and resolve issues to maintain the company’s reputation.
• Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data.
• Maintain inside sales proficiencies.
• Support branch operations in region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Schedule:

This is a full-time position, working minimum 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, in an office environment. This role also commutes to visit customers at off-site location(s).

Required Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, or engineering.
• 3-5 years of relative business experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of market research, sales, and negotiating principles.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Business acumen.
• Enthusiastic, competitive, and passionate.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly, ranging between $60,000 and $110,000 per year. Starting salary is negotiable and based on qualifications experience.

Cochrane Supply offers competitive benefits packages including health (BCBSM/BCN), dental (Aetna), vision (VSPV), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, eligible for 401k matching after 90 days, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, and PTO including 10 holidays.

The Company establishes annual employee bonuses determined based on key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to this role, as well as the overall performance of the company. Performance is reviewed annually. Final bonus amount is dependent on both individual achievements and the company’s financial results. The bonus program is discretionary and subject to change at any time at the company's sole discretion.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.