Account Territory Representative at Clarios, LLC in Albany, New York

Job Description:

Job Description: Account Territory Rep – Albany-Boston

What you will do

As an Account Territory Representative, you will be based out of either the surrounding Boston, MA, Hartford, CT or Albany, NY market area (home-based position) with expectations of travel within the assigned Northeast territory which covers the New England States and New York State minus NYC.  The Account Territory Representative provides direct support to a key National Account customer via retail store contacts to promote sales, reduce returns, train associates, check testing equipment, monitor POS compliance, and foster goodwill.

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What you will love about this role

• Fast-paced, up-beat, consultative/solutions selling role




• Represent Clarios, the biggest name in the business with the best brands and the top automotive aftermarket retailers in the business




• Teach, coach, develop, solve problems, build relationships, and have fun!




• Let your strong work ethic and self-motivation pay off in a business and environment that recognizes and appreciates your hard work




• Hone your skills and build toward higher level opportunities (we are looking for people we can grow!)




• Company vehicle with personal use (requires small monthly contribution)

How you will do it

• Manage retail store contacts within assigned territories and/or other areas based on assigned priorities. 




• Provides retail store level battery sales, warranty, and test equipment training to key account personnel. 




• Provide retail store level merchandising assistance to key account personnel and ensures proper layout, signage, pricing, and cataloging are present. 




• Inspects battery testing and charging equipment condition. Recommends replacement/repair actions if necessary. 




• Inspects and tests used batteries to determine level of store compliance with testing protocols. 




• Monitors store service levels and recommends appropriate actions as required. 




• Manage professional customer contacts within assigned territories and/or other areas based on assigned priorities. 




• Work with customer’s professional account managers to visit their customers and provide guidance on battery programs.




• Attends customer functions such as trade shows, open houses and regional/national meetings as assigned. 




• Submits timely contact reports and data on all store contacts as well as daily CRM entries.




• Manage expenses within assigned travel and expense budgets. 




• Other field assigned and related tasks.

What we look for

• MOST IMPORTANT: we are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, high energy, strong communication skills, problem solving skills, integrity, and self-motivation...that enjoy traveling!




• Bachelor's Degree preferred




• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a sales or customer facing role 




• Strong interpersonal and communications skills 




• Presentation/training skills




• PC skills including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)




• Candidate must be local to the greater Boston, Hartford, Albany, or surrounding area




• Ability to travel up to 75% within your geographic territory (typically Monday through Thursday on the road away from home). Typically, one week a month you can expect to work remotely from your home (non-travel week).




• This territory will primarily consist of the New England States and New York US markets




• Previous automotive parts sales experience is preferred (or we will teach!)




• This position provides an annual salary and is eligible for an annual target bonus. This is NOT a sales/commission-based position.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire


• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts


• Parental and caregiver leave programs


• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits


• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership


• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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