Territory Account Manager (5+ yrs territory mgmt. + food processing equipment exp. req.)

Territory Account Manager (5+ yrs territory mgmt. + food processing equipment exp. req.)
Location: must reside in Oregon
Territory: Oregon
Salary: $100,000 (+) + Quarterly Performance Reviews + Profit-sharing + Company Truck
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k w/ match, Travel Reimbursement, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time, ~45 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Travel: Extensive travel within Oregon; some overnight stays required
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance available

Territory Account Manager Description

Our client, a distributor and systems integrator of food processing equipment, is looking for a Territory Account Manager to join their team in Oregon. This is a field sales and support role, in an existing territory, focused on building relationships with existing customers (80%) while also developing new business (20%). You will educate clients on products, provide quotes, take purchase orders, and in time, troubleshoot customer issues. The role requires strong self-motivation and the ability to manage a territory independently. This is a great opportunity to join a long-standing company in a recession-proof industry, build lasting customer relationships, and enjoy the challenges and rewards of a dynamic account management role.

Territory Account Manager Responsibilities

1. Manage an existing customer base while prospecting for new business
2. Provide technical sales support and solutions for food processing applications
3. Travel regularly to customer sites, with some overnight stays required
4. Deliver quotes, take orders, and maintain accurate sales records
5. Assist with urgent customer requests and part needs
6. Develop expertise in equipment and industry trends
7. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment

Territory Account Manager Qualifications

1. 5+ years of territory account management experience required
2. 5+ years of industrial or food & beverage processing equipment experience required
3. Mechanical aptitude with basic tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) required
4. Valid driver’s license required
5. Schedule flexibility and the ability to travel extensively in Oregon required