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Werner

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Account Manager - Construction

Werner · Janesville, Wisconsin, United States · also Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Account Manager is responsible for managing a designated book of business to achieve profitability goals and prospecting new opportunities through networking and lead generation. They will also manage the full sales cycle, including quoting, demonstrations, and maintaining long-term relationships with customers and vendors.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Account managementSalesBusiness developmentLead generationCold callingCustomer relationship managementSales forecastingNegotiation

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Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3-5 years of equivalent sales and customer service experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory are required.

About Werner

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Questions about this role

Is this Werner role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together. At Werner, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a

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Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

  • At Werner, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that
  • empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture
  • celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice;
  • creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a
  • meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both
  • professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build
  • something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Learn why Werner is a "Great Place to Work":

https://www.wernerelectric.com/Careers [https://www.wernerelectric.com/Careers]

Job Summary

  • The Account Manager serves as a high value add consultant for end customers to
  • leverage Werner Electric products and services while seeking win-win outcomes to
  • achieve long term business partnerships.

Essential Functions

  • Manage designated book of business to achieve profitability goals relative to

annual operating plan (AOP).

  • Conduct sales visits with existing and prospective customers.
  • Prospect new opportunities through networking, cold calling, and other lead

generation techniques.

  • Understand and identify customer needs and communicate value propositions.
  • Leverage disciplined sales process and customer relationship manager (CRM) to

document sales pipeline and develop / manage sales forecast.

  • Manage the sales cycle, performing lead qualification, arranging and

providing demonstrations, quoting, and closing.

  • Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship

management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Customer Service
  • Representatives and Product Management, to communicate and implement
  • commercial strategies.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors.
  • Collaborate with Product Management teams to develop and maintain complex

vendor relationships.

  • Attend relevant trade shows and attend/ host relevant customer events;

collaborate with Marketing with planning process as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR
  • 3-5 years of customer service and sales experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to travel regularly through assigned territory. Some overnight travel

is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of related outside account management in a

business-to-business setting is highly preferred.

  • Experience leveraging disciplined sales process.

Company Overview

  • Founded in 1948, Werner has grown from a small appliance store in downtown
  • Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor
  • with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in
  • Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory
  • management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction
  • customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who
  • uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent
  • New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we’re dedicated to the continuous
  • improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term
  • success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we’re a

“Great Place to Work.”

  • Employee Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  • Career Development & Leadership Training
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified
  • applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
  • color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
  • status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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This listing comes from Werner's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 6 Oct 2026.