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Key Account Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Description The Key Account Manager will be responsible for leading the development of sales for all TBC (Channel) products portfolios in their respective account portfolio. This includes both ...

Key Account Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to defend and profitably grow Pet Food Experts business within a set of Key Neighborhood Pet and Ecommerce ...

Key Account Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to defend and profitably grow Pet Food Experts business within a set of Key Neighborhood Pet and Ecommerce ...

Key Account Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to defend and profitably grow Pet Food Experts business within a set of Key Neighborhood Pet and Ecommerce ...

Head of Key Accounts, Account Services At A Glance: As the Head of Account Services, Key Accounts, you will establish focused leadership over our Key Accounts team, directly overseeing a team of ...

Senior Key Account Manager We are seeking a Senior Key Account Manager to lead the global commercial relationship with one of our toptier semiconductor customers. This role provides full ownership of ...

Senior Key Account Manager We are seeking a Senior Key Account Manager to lead the global commercial relationship with one of our top-tier semiconductor customers. This role provides full ownership ...

Responsible for the national achievement of our HOFFMAN products sales quota with identified key OEM accounts. * Make direct end customer calls to develop and increase sales, negotiate contracts ...

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How much do key account jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for key account in Portland, OR is $98,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,400.00 and $117,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do Key Account Managers typically collaborate with other departments to meet client needs?

Key Account Managers work closely with teams such as sales, marketing, customer support, and product development to ensure client requirements are fully understood and met. They often serve as the main point of contact, communicating client feedback and coordinating solutions across departments. Successful collaboration is essential for delivering tailored solutions, resolving issues promptly, and building long-term client relationships. Regular meetings and clear communication help align internal teams with the client's goals.

What is a Key Account?

A Key Account refers to a client or customer that is of strategic importance to a business due to the volume of sales, long-term partnership potential, or influence within the market. Key Account Managers are responsible for maintaining and growing these valuable relationships by understanding client needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Managing key accounts often involves cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and regular communication to deliver exceptional service and drive mutual business success.

What is the difference between Key Account vs Sales Executive?

AspectKey AccountSales Executive
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; experience in account managementOften a bachelor’s degree; sales training or certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentCorporate office, client meetings, account managementField sales, client visits, retail or B2B settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in B2B industries like manufacturing, tech, and wholesaleCommon across retail, tech, and service sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding account management roles, client relationship focusSales targets, client acquisition, and outreach

Key Account professionals focus on managing existing client relationships, ensuring retention and growth within assigned accounts. Sales Executives primarily focus on acquiring new clients and meeting sales targets. While both roles involve client interaction, Key Account roles emphasize long-term relationship management, whereas Sales Executives are more focused on new business development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Key Account Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Key Account Manager, you need expertise in sales strategy, relationship management, negotiation, and a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and sometimes certifications in sales or account management are typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills help build strong client relationships and drive business growth. These skills are crucial for retaining major clients, maximizing revenue, and ensuring long-term company success.
What are the most commonly searched types of Key Account jobs in Portland, OR? The most popular types of Key Account jobs in Portland, OR are:
Infographic showing various Key Account job openings in Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,164 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager

TBC Corporation

Portland, OR • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


TBC Corporation rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

96th of 368 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

Company Overview

For more than 70 years, TBC Corporation has been a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America's largest marketers and distributors of automotive replacement tires through wholesale operations. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the award-winning Big O Tires brand. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

With $5 billion in revenue and more than 3,000 employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers and with proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018, Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.

Our values are the foundation of our work, how we interact with each other, and the strategies we employ to fulfill our purpose. These are the practices we use every day - in everything we do:

  • Integrity - We act honestly because nothing is more important than our reputation.
  • Teamwork - We are better together.
  • People-Focused - We put people first - our Associates, customers, franchisees, and partners - and cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive culture, top to bottom, inside and out.
  • Accountability - We own our actions and decisions; we do what we say we are going to do.
  • Leave Everything Better - We innovate to improve everything we touch, and we take actions now to protect the future.
Description

The Key Account Manager will be responsible for leading the development of sales for all TBC (Channel) products portfolios in their respective account portfolio. This includes both, prospecting for new customers as well as reinforcing existing customer relationships to grow tire and non-tire sales and representing the brands of TBC at industry and dealer events.

Ambitions will be achieved through maintaining a customer-centric approach and flawless collaboration with TBC support teams as well as maintaining accurate sales reporting.

Job Responsibilities
  • Establish relationships with key personnel within each account to determine how TBC can build offers and solutions that meet the customers priorities, business challenges, and current/ future needs.
  • Strategic capability to support customers with mid to long term solutions toward their evolving needs. Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
  • Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
  • Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers
  • Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as call reports, territory analysis via salesforce.com.
  • Responsibility to meet or exceed Key Account Manager sales budgets; contributes to entire Group's profitability by prudent management of accounts.
  • Responsible for the full financial performance of their account portfolio to include unit/ financial forecast, product mis, and delivery channel mix. 
  • Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
  • Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Understanding the ability to sell all that TBC has to offer across multiple delivery platforms and SCaaS solutions.
  • Leverages CRM platform to manage customer, sales, marketing, and customer service interactions as well as fully utilizing the platform to enhance the customer experience and improve customer's ease of doing business with TBC.
  • Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Capable and willing to mentor and support other Key Account Managers within the Channel sales team. 
  • Other duties as assigned
Continued Responsabilities
Added Responsabilities
Qualifications
  • Qualifying candidate is preferred to have five (5) years B2B industry experience with a wide product portfolio knowledge.
  • Previous experience managing senior level strategic accounts.
  • Ability to build formal and informal customer support networks within TBC.
  • Previous TBC product portfolio management requested.
  • Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, etc.
  • Professional appearance and communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and MOTUS/CARDATA complaint vehicle
  • Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
  • BS or equal preferred
  • Bilingual language skills in Spanish / English are a plus
Benefits
  • Market competitive compensation
  • 401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
  • Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Discounted tire purchasing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Generous paid vacation and paid time off
  • Customizable voluntary benefits
  • and More!!!
Mission Critical Competencies

TBC seeks team members who excel in demonstrating our critical competencies to drive organizational capability. In this spirit we view the following as mission critical for this role:

  • Strategic Mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
  • Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Change Management: effective Sponsorship, Change Agent and influencing skills. Adaptive, agile, flexible, open minded. Proven ability to build cross-functional commitment, lead, simplify and scale complex dynamic organizations through transformational change.

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