Account Representative jobs in Gastonia, NC

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Account Representative within our Sales team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Account Representative you will have the opportunity to support the sales of the company with a primary focus in the upholstered furniture industry. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.

So, what will you be doing as an Account Representative?

• Meet and exceed sales goals by maintaining current accounts and developing additional growth within these accounts.
• Continuously evaluate the market for new business and customer opportunities
• Partner with the ECS manufacturing facilities to respond to customer needs and to build customer relationships.
• Provide solution-based support to existing and potential customers.
• Manage all aspects of customer expectations through being the primary point of contact at your serviced accounts.
• Support and assist all inter-company team functions related to sales: credit, manufacturing, quality, customer service, etc.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business-related field (preferred)
• 3-5 years of successful sales experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and customer/supplier relationship principles
• Daily travel within the NC region (80% of the time)
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office suite

Things we consider a plus:

• Sales experience in furniture and/or fabric industry

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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