| Title: | Account Manager- Photo Specialty |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1002 |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Department: | Sales |
| Salary Range: | 70,000-105,000 |
| Travel Required: | Yes |
Tamron Americas is the U.S. and Americas subsidiary of Tamron Co., Ltd., a major Japanese optical-lens manufacturer with a history dating back to the 1950s. Tamron Americas handles sales, marketing, support, and distribution of Tamron’s products throughout North and South America, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin American markets. The company offers a wide range of interchangeable photographic lenses for major camera brands (e.g., Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm) plus industrial optics for machine vision and surveillance applications.
Why Join Tamron Americas?
We offer more than just a job — we provide a benefits package that supports your health, protects your future, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
✔ Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
✔ FSA, HSA & Dependent Care Accounts
✔ Company-Paid Life, STD & LTD Insurance
✔ Valuable Supplemental Benefit Options
✔ 401(k) with Employer Match
✔ Generous Paid Time Off
✔ 12 Paid Holidays Each Year
Midwest territory. The Account Manager will oversee servicing both new and current
accounts; satisfying dealer requests promptly and professionally and ensuring customers’ needs and
expectations are met.
Essential Functions
• Responsible for sales & marketing of Tamron photo lenses within the assigned territory.
• Business development with all photo dealers; function as primary liaison for new and current
accounts.
• Responsible for achieving sales goals for the territory.
• Report on sales forecasts and strategic planning in addition to regular sales
activities.
• Build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with all customers.
• Work with dealers to address needs, create solutions, and ensure a smooth sales process.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and recommending solutions.
• Develop new business opportunities by gathering current marketplace information and by studying
existing and potential dealers.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional
publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Report promptly as directed on expenses, travel plans, and more.
Areas of Knowledge
• Knowledge of photo industry products and Tamron lenses is preferred.
• Understanding of basic photography principles and optical aspects of lenses to serve as a technical interface to customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, including advanced Excel.
This is a full-time position with a standard 37.5-hour workweek.
Travel
Travel required (up to 60% monthly, including weekends/overnight).
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of sales experience is required, preferably in a photo-related field.
- Road warrior attitude and ability to travel extensively, sometimes on short notice.
- Easy access to a major airport.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
