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Position Summary:
The National Account Manager is responsible for the renting and selling of Automated Taping & Finishing Tools, Non-ATF and related merchandise including all ancillary categories at existing and targeted accounts. Ancillary categories may include Pro Service, RTO, Consignment, and additional services. Conduct sales calls on the assigned customer base, new customers and the union training centers, establishing relationships, identifying training and sales opportunities as well as coordinating Ames stores activity.
Will assist in the development and implementation of sales strategies achieving budgeted revenue and profit growth with assigned and targeted National Accounts. Execute and communicate Sales and Rental presentations, Rebate agreements, driving promotions, campaigns, and activities to gain new market share and achieve all sales targets. Must work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders providing world-class service to support our leadership position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Achieve assigned revenue and profitability targets with assigned National Accounts.
- Build and maintain strong partnership relationships with customers and sales team, including Ames stores.
- Analyze customer needs and market trends to accurately forecast demands as well as identify potential; new products and services to gain market share.
- Research and source potential new customers.
- Cultivate identified target customers in both existing and new geographic markets.
- Coordinate with key personnel at the Regional, District and Store levels to present and execute revenue producing activities.
- Participate in customer related activities, including Pro Shows, Union/associations events and other events to create demand and revenue for Ames Taping Tools.
- Quarterly and Midyear business presentations to assigned National Accounts.
- Collaborate and assist the Head of National Accounts, driving sales and services of Ames Taping Tools to gain market share.
- Identify and coordinate field training to existing and targeted customers.
- Resolve customer complaints.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or five years sales experience, including construction-related sales with customers on a national and regional level.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales, profitability, and budget goals.
- Ability to effectively implement sales and marketing strategies.
- Ability to effectively analyze performance versus plan and strategize accordingly.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales reports, strategy documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to develop compelling presentations, write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- High-energy self-starter as well as collaborative team player.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate cross functionally within company and the customer.
- Demonstrated commitment to building strong business relationships with customer.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions from executives, managers, associates, users, and customers both internally and externally.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- This position requires up to 75% travel depending on customers activities.
- The ability to perform business math functions using calculators or computers is essential, Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Mark up, Discount, etc. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
Core Competencies:
- Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
- Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
- Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
- Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
- Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required Cognitive Skills:
- Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
- Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Must be able to receive and analyze information.
- Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Development & Training Programs
This job description is subject to change at any time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $37,500.00 to $75,000.00 annually. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, profit-sharing programs, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.
Job Location:
Ames Tool Corporation - San Jose
865 Commercial St San Jose, CA 95112
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Position Summary:
The National Account Manager is responsible for the renting and selling of Automated Taping & Finishing Tools, Non-ATF and related merchandise including all ancillary categories at existing and targeted accounts. Ancillary categories may include Pro Service, RTO, Consignment, and additional services. Conduct sales calls on the assigned customer base, new customers and the union training centers, establishing relationships, identifying training and sales opportunities as well as coordinating Ames stores activity.
Will assist in the development and implementation of sales strategies achieving budgeted revenue and profit growth with assigned and targeted National Accounts. Execute and communicate Sales and Rental presentations, Rebate agreements, driving promotions, campaigns, and activities to gain new market share and achieve all sales targets. Must work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders providing world-class service to support our leadership position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Achieve assigned revenue and profitability targets with assigned National Accounts.
- Build and maintain strong partnership relationships with customers and sales team, including Ames stores.
- Analyze customer needs and market trends to accurately forecast demands as well as identify potential; new products and services to gain market share.
- Research and source potential new customers.
- Cultivate identified target customers in both existing and new geographic markets.
- Coordinate with key personnel at the Regional, District and Store levels to present and execute revenue producing activities.
- Participate in customer related activities, including Pro Shows, Union/associations events and other events to create demand and revenue for Ames Taping Tools.
- Quarterly and Midyear business presentations to assigned National Accounts.
- Collaborate and assist the Head of National Accounts, driving sales and services of Ames Taping Tools to gain market share.
- Identify and coordinate field training to existing and targeted customers.
- Resolve customer complaints.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or five years sales experience, including construction-related sales with customers on a national and regional level.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales, profitability, and budget goals.
- Ability to effectively implement sales and marketing strategies.
- Ability to effectively analyze performance versus plan and strategize accordingly.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales reports, strategy documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to develop compelling presentations, write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- High-energy self-starter as well as collaborative team player.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate cross functionally within company and the customer.
- Demonstrated commitment to building strong business relationships with customer.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions from executives, managers, associates, users, and customers both internally and externally.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- This position requires up to 75% travel depending on customers activities.
- The ability to perform business math functions using calculators or computers is essential, Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Mark up, Discount, etc. The ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
Core Competencies:
- Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
- Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
- Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
- Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
- Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required Cognitive Skills:
- Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
- Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Must be able to receive and analyze information.
- Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Development & Training Programs
This job description is subject to change at any time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $37,500.00 to $75,000.00 annually. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, profit-sharing programs, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.
Job Location:
Ames Tool Corporation - San Jose
865 Commercial St San Jose, CA 95112
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a National Account Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Consumer packaged goods, enterprise software, medical devices, and logistics companies hire National Account Managers regularly and have structured HR processes for work visa sponsorship. Focus your search on mid-to-large employers in these verticals where sponsorship is routine, not exceptional.
Lead with revenue impact, not immigration status
National Account Manager hiring decisions center on quota attainment, account retention, and revenue growth. Quantify your results before raising sponsorship. A candidate who grew a book of business 30 percent gets a very different conversation than one who opens with visa questions.
Raise sponsorship after demonstrating fit, not before
Wait until the hiring manager has expressed genuine interest before discussing OPT or future H-1B needs. Framing sponsorship as a straightforward administrative step, rather than a burden, significantly improves how the conversation lands with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Use your STEM OPT extension as a negotiating asset
If your degree is in a STEM field such as data analytics, computer science, or engineering, your 24-month STEM extension gives employers three full years before they need to file an H-1B. That extended runway reduces perceived risk and strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Apply to companies already filing H-1Bs for similar roles
Employers who have sponsored National Account Managers or similar sales roles in the past are far more likely to do it again. Searching publicly available Department of Labor disclosure data for H-1B LCA filings by job title can confirm whether a specific employer has this history.
Align your application timing with the H-1B cap calendar
H-1B registrations open in March each year, with an October 1 start date. Starting your National Account Manager job search in the fall or winter gives employers time to evaluate you before registration opens, making the sponsorship timeline feel manageable rather than urgent.
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Can I work as a National Account Manager on OPT?
Yes. National Account Manager roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Business, marketing, communications, and STEM degrees are all common academic backgrounds for this role. Your work must be authorized under your OPT EAD before your start date, and you cannot work without it in hand.
Do National Account Manager jobs typically offer H-1B sponsorship?
Sponsorship availability varies by employer size and industry. Large companies in consumer goods, enterprise software, healthcare, and logistics, including companies like Procter and Gamble, Salesforce, and Medtronic, have established sponsorship programs and have historically filed H-1Bs for account management roles. Smaller employers may be willing but lack a defined process. Browsing OPT-friendly National Account Manager roles on Migrate Mate filters for employers open to sponsorship, which saves significant time in your search.
Does a National Account Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree is on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in data analytics, computer science, information systems, or quantitative business fields commonly qualify. A business administration or marketing degree may not. Check your specific CIP code with your DSO. If you qualify, the 24-month extension gives you up to three full years of work authorization, which significantly strengthens your position when discussing future H-1B sponsorship with employers.
What should I do if a job listing does not mention visa sponsorship?
Absence of sponsorship language in a job posting does not mean the employer won't sponsor. Many companies omit it because their HR teams handle it case by case. Apply if you are otherwise a strong fit, progress through the interview process, and raise the sponsorship conversation after you have demonstrated clear value. Focusing your applications on mid-to-large employers in sectors with established H-1B filing histories improves your odds considerably.
How much time do I have on OPT to secure H-1B sponsorship as a National Account Manager?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your degree qualifies for the STEM extension, you have up to 36 months total. Your employer must file your H-1B registration during the March registration window, with an October 1 start date. To hit that deadline, you generally need an offer and employer commitment in place by late February at the latest.
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