Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts
PORTLAND BOLT & MANUFACTURING CO LLC
CharlotteLead / Manager
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The job in short
Strategic accounts sales management.
Details
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- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-27
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Portland Bolt NC - Charlotte, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, BOUT PORTLAND BOLT
Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co. has built its business success on a philosophy of unparalleled service, quality products, and on-time delivery. Established in 1912, Portland Bolt manufactures large bolts and fasteners for construction projects worldwide — including high-rise buildings, bridges, power plants, and stadiums. Our enterprise includes multiple U.S. manufacturing locations and Applied Bolting Technology (ABT), the manufacturer of Direct Tension Indicator (DTI) washers. With products shipped to all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, and 31 countries, we are a growing, global organization rooted in manufacturing excellence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This isn't a title — it's a seat at the table. Portland Bolt is hiring a Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts to lead our Charlotte sales team and personally own a portfolio of our most important customers in the Southeast.
You'll sell the full Portland Bolt and ABT product portfolio — anchor bolts, custom threaded products, structural bolts, and DTI washers — into steel fabricators, contractors, EPCs, distributors, and OEMs. You'll build the relationships, run the team, set the pace, and own the results. If you're a player-coach who likes to win, builds trust with customers, and knows how to hold a team accountable without losing them, this role was written for you.
We're a 100-year-old manufacturer that still operates with the urgency of a startup. Our customers rely on us because we deliver — and this role is how we keep that promise in the Southeast.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategic Account Management
Own a defined portfolio of strategic accounts with personal revenue and gross margin targets
Build and maintain written account plans covering share of wallet, decision-makers, upcoming projects, competitive position, and growth targets — reviewed quarterly with the VP of Sales
Develop relationships at multiple levels: purchasing, project management, detailing, engineering, and executive leadership
Engage customers early in the bid process to position Portland Bolt before specs and suppliers are locked
Expand share of wallet by selling the full Portland Bolt and ABT portfolio across each account
Lead pricing and commercial negotiations within the company approval matrix
Serve as the primary point of contact from quote through delivery; partner with operations on lead times and expedites
Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
Set, track, and hold the team accountable for quote volume, conversion rate, revenue, and gross margin vs. budget
Actively manage the quote pipeline with consistent follow-up on all open opportunities
Follow up on expired and lost quotes to determine root cause and improve win rates
Monitor competitive activity and market pricing; communicate demand signals to operations and planning
Build a customer-focused team culture defined by urgency, follow-through, and accountability
Estimating & Pricing
Estimate manufacturing costs for nonstandard bolts using specialized estimating software; review and approve team estimates
Assign and protect appropriate profit margins across all team estimates
Support order entry and purchasing of accessory items as needed
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Track and report KPIs to the VP of Sales: strategic account revenue and margin growth, quote volume, conversion rates, open follow-up activity, and lost business with reasons
Use ERP/CRM tools to improve pipeline visibility and shorten response times
Represent Portland Bolt at customer sites, industry events, and trade association meetings
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Written account plan in place for every strategic account within 90 days
Measurable growth in revenue, gross margin, and share of wallet at strategic accounts
Increased quotes per rep per day and quote-to-order conversion across the Charlotte team
Growing pull-through of Portland Bolt and ABT products into the Charlotte customer base
A highly accountable, high-performing Charlotte sales team
WHY PORTLAND BOLT
Portland Bolt offers a competitive total compensation package including:
Base plus commission
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with company matching
Paid time off
Free, onsite parking
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of B2B sales experience in industrial or construction products; fasteners, steel, rebar, or building materials strongly preferred
2+ years of key or strategic account management with a proven track record of growing large accounts
Prior supervisory or team-lead experience required
Working knowledge of the construction supply chain: fabricators, contractors, erectors, and distributors
Strong math skills for estimating: fractions, decimals, margin calculations, and unit conversions
Ability to read drawings and specifications; familiarity with ASTM F1554, F3125, A325/A490 a plus
Experience with ERP/CRM systems and Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
Valid driver's license; ability to travel approximately 25%, primarily in the Southeast
Conversational Spanish a plus
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