Account Development Representative (ADR)

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Department: Sales

Reports to: Sales Director

Supervises: none

Overtime status: exempt

Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hours per week: 40 hours

Adams Magnetic Products is growing — and we’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Account Development Representative (ADR) to support our next phase of sales growth.

If you’re early in your sales career and want hands-on exposure to B2B manufacturing, strategic accounts, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations, this role offers meaningful advancement potential within a stable, growth-focused organization.

What You’ll Do

 As an ADR, you’ll play a critical role in driving revenue growth and strengthening customer relationships.

You will:

  • Proactively engage inbound and outbound leads to qualify opportunities and coordinate meetings with Sales, Management, and Engineering
  • Support the Business Development team with quoting, documentation, and sales follow-up
  • Nurture small-to-mid-sized customer accounts and follow up on marketing-generated leads
  • Maintain accurate activity tracking in CRM and ERP systems (HubSpot & Epicor experience is a plus)
  • Contribute to sales forecasting and annual budgeting processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver a seamless customer experience
  • Identify and escalate strategic growth opportunities to sales leadership

How Success Is Measured

  • Revenue growth from assigned accounts
  • Qualified opportunities generated from marketing leads
  • Quote-to-order conversion rate
  • Customer retention and win rates

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or related field
  • 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or customer service (B2B or manufacturing preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
  • Self-starter with a growth mindset and customer-first attitude

Compensation

$50,000–$70,000 On-Target Earnings (OTE)
Compensation consists of a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive compensation tied to revenue growth, opportunity creation, and account development results.

Why Join Adams Magnetic Products?

We offer a competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

  • 80 hours of paid time off in your first year (accrued each payroll)
  • 14 paid holidays annually
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a generous company-paid portion
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 6% of annual wages
  • Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This role is designed as a foundational sales position with opportunities for advancement into Business Development or Account Management roles based on performance.

If you’re motivated, proactive, and ready to grow your career in B2B manufacturing sales — we’d love to connect.  Apply below.

 

About The Author: Alice Martin

Alice Martin is the VP of Sales and Marketing at Adams Magnetic Products, where she has led strategic planning, brand development, and sales growth through marketing efforts for over 20 years. She also serves as the General Manager for Adams' subsidiary, Dowling Magnets, where she oversees the development and implementation of annual business plans, negotiates contracts with channel partners, and contributes to product design and development. She has successfully developed and evaluated retail product ideas in addition to researching market feasibility. In addition to her marketing expertise, she also has a strong background in business administration and new business development.