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Account Manager II - Energy Systems - WI

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Jun 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you managed a key retail account and had to grow revenue while protecting margins. What did you actually do?

whether the candidate can balance growth goals against profitability, not just chase volume

Tell me about the last time a key account had a problem that wasn't your fault, but was your job to fix. How did you handle it?

ownership and composure under pressure when acting as the primary point of contact

Tell me about a time you had to get a field sales team to actually execute a plan you built. What worked and what didn't?

influence without direct authority over field reps

Describe a product line review you've led or been part of. What was the outcome and what did you push for?

concrete experience with the specific mechanics of retail account management

Tell me about a time you had to communicate market or customer insight back to your internal team, and it actually changed what they did.

whether the person is a two-way conduit between field and company, not just a report generator

Tell me about a customer relationship you inherited that was in bad shape. How did you rebuild trust?

relationship repair skills and patience with a damaged account

Technical

How do you go about building a short-term versus a long-term sales plan for an account, and how do those two plans talk to each other?

whether the candidate actually understands tactical versus strategic planning or just uses the words

What sources do you use to do market and competitive analysis, and can you give an example of a time that analysis changed your strategy?

rigor of research process versus relying on gut feel

What's your experience training retail partners or account staff on product knowledge? How do you know when it actually lands versus when people just nod along?

practical skill at product training and ability to measure whether it worked

Situational

Suppose one of your assigned accounts in the Madison territory is losing shelf space to a competitor. Walk me through how you'd figure out why and what you'd do about it.

ability to diagnose a competitive threat and build a real corrective plan, not just react

You're launching a new product with Marketing into one of your key accounts, and the account's buyer is skeptical. How do you get them on board?

cross-functional collaboration and persuasion skill with a resistant customer

Your territory requires up to 50 percent travel. How do you structure your week or month to make sure the right accounts get the right amount of attention?

time management and prioritization across a spread-out territory

If an account's numbers are down this quarter, walk me through how you'd figure out whether it's a market problem, a competitive problem, or an execution problem on your side.

diagnostic thinking before jumping to a fix

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Account Manager II oversees assigned Generac accounts and associated support organizations in the Madison, WI territory. The Account Manager II has the responsibility to develop short- and long-range goals for assigned accounts and lead Generac clients to achieve objectives. This role acts as the primary corporate contact to manage relationships, execute new growth strategies, integrate field efforts, and uphold margins with key accounts. Responsibilities • Conducts market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and inform sales strategy. • Develops and executes short- and long-term tactical sales plans for assigned accounts. • Drives field sales performance through actionable business plans that deliver customer value. • Builds and strengthens customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and resolving issues. • Partners with Marketing to launch new products, programs, and channel-specific promotions to increase market share. • Develops new customers while expanding revenue through sales and promotional opportunities with existing accounts. • Manages key account initiatives including projects, product line reviews, and sales expansion opportunities. • Provides product knowledge training and communicates critical customer and market insights to internal stakeholders. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience • 4 years retail account experience in sales or marketing • Ability to travel up to 50%    Compensation : Energy Systems is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives. Benefits : This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel up to 60% and valid drivers license required. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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