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Lawson Products

Industrial supplies and vendor-managed inventory services

Government Sales Account Manager

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOntario, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Results-driven ability to meet and exceed sales goals and objectives.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities.
  • Experience calling on private or public procurement professionals.
  • Ability to position the value proposition to customers from executives to end users, and clearly articulate business drivers, financial performance, and total cost of ownership concepts.
  • Customer service and sales skills, including the ability to identify individuals who can initiate an order or influence a buying decision.
  • Written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to align planning objectives with a pipeline development process to grow revenue.
  • Experience developing strategic plans and accurate account forecasts.
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Five to ten years of sales experience selling to procurement professionals, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Establish productive relationships with key personnel in customer accounts.
  • Provide consistent communication to sales leaders about activities within the region.
  • Work cross-functionally within the organization to meet account performance objectives.
  • Build and execute a sales plan within assigned accounts and regions.
  • Build a robust pipeline of opportunities while maintaining current accounts.
  • Meet quotas and other key sales objectives in the assigned region.
  • Proactively assess customer needs and deliver quarterly and annual business reviews.
  • Perform business intelligence reporting and analysis at the account, district, and region levels, and identify action plans to address opportunities and challenges.
  • Coach and educate field sales counterparts on their roles and involvement in the public procurement process and government sales cycle.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • MRO or similar industry experience is preferred.
  • General sales management or key account management experience is preferred.

About the Company

Lawson Products

Industrial supplies and vendor-managed inventory services

Lawson Products supplies industrial maintenance and repair items across North America, including safety gear, fasteners, power tools, chemicals, abrasives, and hydraulics. It supports customers with vendor-managed inventory (VMI) services and an easy online ordering experience to keep shelves stocked and operations moving. The product approach blends a broad catalog with proactive inventory management and rapid replenishment, so customers rarely run out of essential items. The company differentiates itself through a long track record (over 70 years), a partnership mindset, and customized service that addresses maintenance, repair, and operations needs for industries like construction, mining, manufacturing, and government facilities. Its goal is to help businesses stay productive by preventing downtime with reliable products and proactive support, letting customers focus on their core work.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1952

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