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Account Manager, Manufacturing

Company: Grainger

Location: Charleston, SC

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Grainger, a leading industrial distributor, is seeking a passionate Account Manager to drive sales growth in the Princeton, KY area. The role involves understanding customer goals, demonstrating market knowledge, overseeing managed inventory tasks, leveraging Grainger's value proposition, developing account penetration strategies, and capturing activity data in a CRM. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of direct outside sales experience, sales forecasting skills, and the ability to travel frequently. Grainger offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for 401(K) positions?
Entry‑level Analyst: $55k‑$70k. Mid‑level Senior Analyst: $75k‑$95k. Manager: $100k‑$130k. Director: $135k‑$170k. VP/Chief Plan Officer: $180k‑$220k, depending on firm size and geographic region.
What skills and certifications are required in 401(K) roles?
Core skills: ERISA compliance, fiduciary duty analysis, pension plan design, asset‑allocation modeling, and data‑driven decision making. Technical proficiencies: Fidelity, Schwab, BlackRock Aladdin, Workday, and Excel VBA for reporting. Certifications: CPA, CEBS, CFA, Certified Retirement Counselor, and Certified Pension Administrator are highly valued.
Is remote work available for 401(K) professionals?
Yes. Approximately 65% of 401(K) Analyst and Compliance roles support full or hybrid remote schedules, as regulatory and data‑analytics tasks can be performed from any compliant location. Remote teams often use secure VPNs, encrypted data platforms, and real‑time collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist in the 401(K) field?
Typical ladder: Analyst → Senior Analyst → Manager → Director → VP/Chief Plan Officer. Advancement hinges on accruing fiduciary experience, obtaining advanced certifications, and demonstrating leadership in plan redesign or technology implementation projects.
What industry trends are shaping 401(K) work?
Key trends include ESG‑aligned investment options, AI‑driven plan analytics, automated enrollment and contribution boosts, regulatory updates like the Pension Protection Act amendments, and the shift toward cloud‑based plan administration platforms.

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