REMOTE – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales)
Location: Remote from eastern Maryland (Baltimore and surrounding areas)
Salary Year 1: Guaranteed $65K-$75K + $6300/yr Car Allowance + Annual Bonus for Exceeding Goal
Salary Year 2+: Base + $6300/yr Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission + Profit Sharing
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/month Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time
Core Hours: M-F, 7am-5pm Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Territory: 80% Eastern Maryland + some business in Delaware & the Delmarva Peninsula
Travel: Visit customers 4 days per week (within 2 hours driving distance); HOME EVERY NIGHT!
REMOTE – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales) Description
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for an Account Manager to join their team. This is a remote position where you will spend four days per week visiting manufacturing customers to offer process solutions and equipment to streamline operations. The fifth day will be dedicated to working from your home office. The ideal candidate is a self-starter comfortable working in an autonomous setting where you make your own schedule to ensure your territory is continuously nurtured, promoting business growth. While a mechanical aptitude is helpful (not required), the most critical skills are your curiosity, drive, ability to grasp new concepts and leverage the extensive support network. Success in this role requires a strong sense of accountability, excellent interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a people-centric organization with tremendous support, where you can build a long-term career in outside sales and increase your income year over year.
REMOTE – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales) Responsibilities
• Manage, maintain, and grow the eastern Maryland sales territory
• Schedule & plan weekly customer meetings
• Visit manufacturing facilities to build relationships & uncover customer needs
• Maintain and grow existing accounts (80%)
• Identify new business opportunities (20%) – Mix of sales prospecting/research + warm leads
• Continuously assess product and service offerings, recommending improvements
• Lead sales demonstrations during customer meetings
• Build positive relationships with suppliers to ensure mutual growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Participate in training & development opportunities
REMOTE – Account Manager (Entry Level Outside Sales) Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree OR 1+ years of sales experience is required
• Strong ability to learn manufacturing processes & leverage vast resources is required
• Tech-savvy with solid computer skills is required (comfortable learning new software)
• Ability to spend 4 days per week in the field for customer visits is required (home every night)
• Ability to spend week 1 at the corporate office for training + ride-a-longs weeks 2-4 is required