Account Manager, Gov't
W.W. Grainger
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 336319
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $62,300.00 – $103,900.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to % or $$27,200.00, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
Maximize revenue for designated account package including military bases by growing sales within existing accounts, developing new accounts at a level consistent with or exceeding company expectations
You Will
Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs, keeping their operations up and running efficiently.
Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business
Responsible for support of managed inventory tasks to lead greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results.
Understand Grainger's Value Proposition and explain to customers, providing solutions to grow profitable sales
Establish customer and market priorities to execute a strategic course of action to accomplish sales goals
Develop and implement account strategies to include regular business reviews for primarily military customers to maximize sales
Demonstrate full compliance to company sales and pricing guidelines
Use all resources and technical support available
Document, analyze, and understand impact of customer focused activities to increase productivity and sales within assigned customer accounts including Air Force bases
You Have
High School Diploma/GED
3+ years direct outside sales experience or military experience in supply chain, inventory management or similar
Knowledge of sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning
Technological capabilities and understanding to communicate in today's business environment
Ability to bring to close an action, project, resolution or sales with customers
Ability to articulate business drivers, understand financial and total cost of ownership concepts with all levels of the organization
Ability to use sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions
Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue
Ability to be in the field with customers in the field four to five days a week.
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