Inside Sales Key Account Manager

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Inside Sales Key Account Manager responsible for increasing sales and managing large accounts for Quill. Collaborate with internal partners to drive growth and enhance customer experience.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeLincolnshire • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management and business development, with a strong focus on sales growth, customer relationship management, and strategic planning. Proficient in utilizing sales methodologies and enablement tools to drive results and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.

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Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales MethodologiesCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic Growth Planning

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Hard Skills

Sales Results ManagementPipeline ManagementNegotiation SkillsCustomer Data ManagementSales Strategy Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Enablement ToolsCustom Procurement Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Sales GrowthCustomer Base ManagementAccount MappingDecision Maker InteractionTrade Shows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for sales results for an assigned book of accounts with large sales and potential.
Acquire new business and grow sales as well as manage the current customer base.
Map accounts and identify core and specialty category opportunities.
Create and maintain a solid understanding of accounts, build strategic growth plans, and identify new growth opportunities.
Utilize enablement tools regularly to keep customer data updated, manage a healthy pipeline, and advance opportunities.
Leverage sales methodologies to retain and grow the customer base.
Negotiate purchasing agreements with customers that potentially spend $2 million annually. Collaborate with finance throughout the process.
Visit select customers nationally each year as well as customer conferences and trade shows.
Interact with high-level decision makers and educate customers on Quill’s programs.
Collaborate with sales operations manager on custom procurement platforms.
Share sales expertise and lead sales strategy meetings and business reviews.
Meet or exceed productivity metrics and goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED.
3+ years of prior experience in account management or business development.
Availability to travel (up to 4x per year).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly pay plus incentive opportunity, based on performance - variable bonus target of approximately $25,800 annually, if all goals and targets are successfully met
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays).
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits.