Account Manager- Central Florida

W.S Darley and Co. is currently seeking a retired officer or senior enlisted individual with comprehensive working knowledge of all Department of Defense (DoD) activities within the training and simulation technologies and lessons learned. The Account Manager is responsible for building relationships with customers and vendors in the DoD industry, while meeting customer requirements. Candidates will collaborate with Darley Sales Managers and Business Development Managers to maintain their current customer base and drive additional DoD business and company growth in the region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in military operations and strategic planning, proven ability to coordinate across various DoD departments, a deep understanding of the training and simulation technologies, and strong leadership and communication skills.

About W.S. Darley & Co : Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) remains a family owned and operated business, supplying the highest quality equipment solutions to its military and first responder customers. With origins in the equipment distribution and Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a family of leading innovative emergency equipment brands and innovative solutions. Darley prides itself on delivering the highest quality solutions and services from its corporate headquarters in Itasca, IL and its' ISO 9001 : 2015 certified manufacturing operations in Chippewa Falls, WI and Janesville, IA. Darley also maintains offices is six countries worldwide.

Darley Defense, a division of the W.S. Darley company, specializes in using existing contracts to distribute products and services to the Federal Government. Darley Defense specializes in special operational equipment and fire and emergency services.

Requirements

• Develop relationships with military and government customers at all levels, including end users, program offices, contracting offices, etc. Collaborate and partner with all team members while addressing the customers' requirements. Primary geographical areas shall include :

Orlando, FL

Competency

Work Environment

This job requires mobility while maintaining constant connectivity. The work environment can range from an office space to a convention center, to an austere location in a rural area. The employee should have an office space, home office or some type of workspace that allows them to remain organized and perform their administrative duties. This role routinely uses standard office hardware (computers, phones, scanners) and software (Microsoft Office, CRM, JDE). Employees should also be prepared to perform their duties outdoors inclement weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen to individuals or large groups of people. The employee is required to perform the physical activities required to effectively demonstrate product to customers. The employee may be required to remain outdoors for 12 hours, stand for 8 hours, walk, lift 50lbs and use hands and fingers.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. At a minimum, the employees' workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. The employees must be prepared to adjust their work schedule to accommodate customer demands and / or meet company requirements.

Travel

Travel required roughly 25-40%

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Work Authorization / Security Clearance (if applicable)

Secret or Top-Secret Clearance desired, but not required

Benefits Offered

AAP / EEO Statement

Darley is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

110,000 to 130,000