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Pritchard Companies

Government & Fleet Account Manager

Pritchard Companies, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States, 50428

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Government & Fleet Account Manager

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Pritchard Companies

Pritchard Companies is a family‑owned National Automotive Enterprise with over 100 years of industry experience. It’s an exciting time to join the Pritchard team.

Job Summary The Government & Fleet Account Manager generates vehicle unit sales and gross profit through government, education, and municipal customers by managing and executing the sales strategy tied to awarded public‑sector purchasing contracts.

This role supports public agencies such as cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, universities, utilities, and other government entities, working closely with a specialized internal team to grow contract utilization, awareness, and compliance.

The manager serves as a trusted advisor to public‑sector customers, ensuring seamless purchasing experience while demonstrating the Core Values of the Pritchard Companies.

Reporting Structure Reports to Director of Business Development.

Responsibilities Government, Public Sector, and Fleet Account Management

Manage and grow assigned government, education, and municipal accounts

Serve as the primary point of contact for public‑sector customers utilizing cooperative or contract purchasing programs

Develop and maintain long‑term, trusted relationships with key decision‑makers, procurement teams, fleet managers, and administrators

Ensure contract compliance, accurate pricing, and proper documentation aligned with public‑sector requirements

Support customers through phone, email, virtual meetings, presentations, and in‑person visits as needed

Act as a liaison between customers and internal teams including sales operations, logistics, upfitting, OEM partners, and retail locations

Government, Public Sector, and Fleet Conquest Sales

Own and execute the sales strategy for assigned government and public‑sector purchasing programs

Proactively identify and pursue new government, education, and municipal opportunities within assigned territories

Maintain a strong pipeline of public‑sector prospects and contract‑eligible customers

Educate customers on cooperative purchasing benefits and streamline the buying process

Conduct presentations, product demonstrations, and contract overviews for public agencies and stakeholder groups

Attend and represent Pritchard Companies at relevant government, municipal, and fleet trade shows and conferences

Collaborate with internal marketing and leadership teams to drive awareness and adoption of public‑sector contracts

Customize approved marketing and presentation materials for government and education audiences

Support outreach initiatives including email campaigns, contract announcements, and agency education efforts

Track and report contract performance, utilization, and growth opportunities

Operational & Cross‑Functional Support

Develop vehicle build specifications to support ordering, inventory control, and compliance

Coordinate vehicle upfits and establish relationships with approved body builders and upfitters

Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction

Submit sales forecasts and periodic performance updates as requested

Participate in OEM training and maintain required certifications

Stay current on industry trends impacting public‑sector and fleet customers

Other

Use marketing‑developed presentation collateral to customize, plan, and deliver presentations to new and existing accounts

Provide build specifications to facilitate vehicle ordering, inventory control, and enter orders as needed

Submit annual sales forecasts as well as periodic updates as requested, meeting or exceeding agreed‑upon forecast

Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the sales effort

Use online and in‑person OEM training to become and stay certified as a Sales Consultant

Adhere to all company policies

Keep abreast of industry trends that affect Pritchard Commercial and their customers

Additional duties as assigned

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Minimum five years of sales experience in the automotive industry and/or selling to the public sector

Demonstrated experience managing government or cooperative purchasing contracts

Automotive, fleet, or commercial vehicle sales experience

Proven ability to drive continuous process improvement through data analysis, root‑cause identification, and implementation of sustainable solutions

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically Excel

Proficient utilization of a CRM system

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs

Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

Ability to travel 25%, including occasional overnight and weekend travel

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Legal

Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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