Account Manager
$75,000–$100,000 year
HybridVancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Build and maintain strong relationships with catalytic converter suppliers through regular in-person visits and attentive service. Identify new supplier opportunities by assessing their operations on-site to secure competitive purchasing and negotiate directly for favorable terms. Inspect converters for quality and compliance while performing physical tasks such as lifting, loading, and transporting units during daily operations. Stay current on market trends and pricing shifts to guide smart buying decisions and prepare accurate, timely bids based on field insights. Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure purchasing, processing, and shipping run smoothly. This role requires a bachelor's degree in business or marketing, experience in account management or sales within metal recycling or automotive sectors, and proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Experience in account management, business development, or sales
- Experience in metal recycling or automotive
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical mindset
- Ability to interpret market and pricing data
- Proactive problem-solving ability
- Proficiency with CRM tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Basic data analysis skills
- Self-motivation
- Results-driven mindset
- Knowledge of catalytic converters or related regulations
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of catalytic converters or related regulations is a plus
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